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“Life is made up of small pleasures. Happiness is made up of those tiny successes. The big ones come too infrequently. And if you don't collect all these tiny successes, the big ones don't really mean anything.”

Quote by Norman Lear

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Norman Lear
Norman Lear

Norman Lear, born on July 27, 1922, is an influential American television writer. His career began in the 1950s, and he is known for his innovative and influential contributions to television. Lear's works include 'All in the Family', 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show', and 'Maude', which not only achieved commercial success but also had a profound cultural impact by addressing social issues. more

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