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“If we do not alter with the times, the times yet alter us. We may stand perfectly still, but our surroundings shift round and we are not in the same relationship to them for long; just as a chameleon, matching perfectly the greenness of a leaf, should know that the leaf will one day fade.”

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Book:A Game of Hide and Seek
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Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor, born on February 27, 1932, in London, England, was a renowned American actress. Known for her unique acting skills and beauty, she received 11 Academy Award nominations and won two Oscars for Best Actress. Taylor's acting career spanned over half a century, and she starred in numerous classic films, including 'Cleopatra' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?', making her a legendary figure in film history. more

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