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“Stardom equals financial success and financial success equals security. I've spent too much of my life feeling insecure. I still have nightmares about being poor, of everything I own just vanishing away. Stardom means that can't happen.”

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Steve McQueen

Steve McQueen was an American actor known for his roles in action and adventure films. He was one of the most popular stars of the 1950s and 1960s, playing many tough guy characters. McQueen was praised for his unique charm and acting skills, with notable performances in films such as 'The Magnificent Seven' and 'The Great Escape'. more

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