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“I'm not anybody's judge; I don't know what motivates people to do what they do. But I have a lot of admiration for anybody who can start with absolutely nothing and make a little something out of it.”

Quote by Wilford Brimley

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Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley is an American actor born on September 27, 1934. He is known for his roles in films and television, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, where he starred in several commercial movies. more

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