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“Success is always somebody else's opinion of you; but it doesn't amount to a damn compared to your own opinion of yourself.”

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Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon was an American actor renowned for his roles in both comedic and dramatic films. He achieved great success in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly with films like '12 Angry Men' and 'The Graduate' alongside Walter Matthau. Lemmon won multiple awards for his performances, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'The Killers' in 1974. more

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