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“I can’t live life just going on my own counsel, my own wisdom, my own strength and my own desires. It has to be something more than just a self-serving life for me. I was self-serving for many years when I was young and it almost destroyed me. I was so preoccupied with my own desires and needs. So, it’s essential to be of service to some higher cause. The best part of acting for me is to be of service of some kind, to my community, and to my nation. That gives me the kind of strength to go on, and enjoy life.”

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Ralph Waite
Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite was an American actor best known for his role as John-Boyd Walton in the television series 'The Waltons'. His acting career spanned several decades, with appearances in numerous television shows and films. more

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