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“I feel that America is like a child that grew up so strong and so fast and so tall that it became self-conscious about its size and started to stoop over so as not to offend anyone.”

Quote by Sylvester Stallone

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Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone, born on July 6, 1946, is a renowned American actor, screenwriter, and director. He is best known for his action hero persona, with iconic roles in films like 'Rocky' and the 'Rambo' series. Stallone's achievements in the film industry extend beyond action movies, as he also won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Rocky'. more

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