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“I had no natural gift to be anything - not an athlete, not an actor, not a writer, not a director, a painter of garden porches - not anything. So I've worked really hard, because nothing ever came easily to me.”

Quote by Paul Newman

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Paul Newman was an American actor, director, and philanthropist known for his versatility and acting prowess. He received numerous Oscar nominations and began his career in the 1940s and 1950s. Newman is celebrated for his performances in films such as 'The Sting' and 'Julia', and remained active in the film industry into his later years. more

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