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“The free access to information is not a privilege, but a necessity for any free society. One of my favorite things to do as a young man was wander through the stacks of my hometown library. I'd just browse until I found something interesting. Libraries have definitely changed my life.”

Quote by Ed Asner

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Ed Asner, born on November 15, 1929, is an American voice actor. He is best known for his voice work in animation and films, particularly for voicing Homer Simpson in 'The Simpsons'. Asner's career spans various fields, including television, film, and theater. more

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