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Quote by Joan Rivers

“If you're not a wreck in this business, you're not around.”

Quote by Joan Rivers

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Joan Rivers was an American comedian, actress, and television personality known for her sharp wit and controversial humor. She gained fame as a panelist on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' and later hosted her own talk show, 'The Joan Rivers Show'. Rivers was also a successful author and fashion critic, and her career spanned over five decades. more

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