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“If you go on stage with the wrong attitude, or something in your performance is off, you can lose an audience in the first minute. That first minute is crucial.”

Quote by Allen Carr

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Allen Carr, born on September 2, 1934, was a renowned author specializing in smoking cessation. His works, known for their light-hearted approach to helping people quit smoking, have been well-received by readers. Carr passed away on November 29, 2006. more

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