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Fred Allen
Fred Allen

Fred Allen was a renowned American comedian, born on May 31, 1894, and died on March 17, 1956. Known for his unique humor style and satirical wit, he was a regular on American radio and television programs from the 1930s to the 1940s. more

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“To live means to experience-through doing, feeling, thinking. Experience takes place in time, so time is the ultimate scarce resource we have. Over the years, the content of experience will determine the quality of life. Therefore one of the most essential decisions any of us can make is about how one's time is allocated or invested.”