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“Everybody asks me, 'So, what are you doing now?' Why must I be doing something? All my life I've been doing something. All my life I've been doing. For now, I'm being -- being quiet, being grateful.”

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Bess Myerson
Bess Myerson

Bess Myerson was an American television actress, born on July 16, 1924, and passed away on December 14, 2014. She was active in the television industry during the 1950s and 1960s, known for her roles in various television series. more

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