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“I've been on a 46-year diet of olives and alcohol. The latter I consume. The former I save and use over again in more alcohol. In my lifetime, I imagine, I have consumed at least $200,000 worth of whisky.”

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W.C. Fields, born William Claude Dukenfield, was a renowned American comedian and film star. Known for his distinctive humor and exaggerated performance style, he became famous during the silent and early sound film era of the 1920s and 1930s. Fields was recognized for his comical appearance and unique voice, and his characters often had a cunning and witty quality. more

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