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My father was a steel worker and Martin's [Schulz] grandfather was a miner in Saarland. In these occupations, there is a particular… — Jean-Claude Juncker Copy Share Image
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My father earned every penny he had, and I would have loved to have bought him a Rolls-Royce because his whole life… — Bruce Forsyth Copy Share Image
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The mystery of God's providence is a most sublime consideration. It is easy to let our reason run away with itself. It… — Ezekiel Hopkins Copy Share Image
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After my parents split up my mother moved to Lake Oswego and I went to Lake Oswego High School. And then finally… — Karl Glusman Copy Share Image
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There's love for your parents, your family, your spouse, your partner, your friends, but the nature of the connection you have with… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
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I grew up in Texas City, Texas. I didn't know anybody who was a director or whose parents or grandparents were directors.… — John Lee Hancock Copy Share Image
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