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“I have wandered many roads that I have never traveled; touched many things that my eyes have never seen. It is through stories that life is made, and through stories that life is saved.”

Quote by James Avery

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James Avery, born on November 27, 1945, was an American actor who passed away on December 31, 2013. He is best known for his role as George Bernard Smith in the television series 'The Jeffersons'. Avery's acting career spanned television, film, and theater, and he was renowned for his unique acting style and humor. more

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