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Quote by Bess Myerson

“I've lived through a lifetime of crises and survived.”

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Bess Myerson was an American television actress, born on July 16, 1924, and passed away on December 14, 2014. She was active in the television industry during the 1950s and 1960s, known for her roles in various television series. more

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