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“Alcohol gives you infinite patience for stupidity.”

Quote by Sammy Davis, Jr.

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Sammy Davis, Jr.

Sammy Davis, Jr. was an American entertainer renowned for his versatility as a singer, dancer, actor, and comedian. Born on December 8, 1925, he rose to fame as a child star and went on to become one of the most popular and influential performers of his era. Davis was also a civil rights activist and a member of the Rat Pack. more

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