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Everyone from my high school and junior college are now doctors and lawyers. I came from that kind of environment, but I… — Ng Chin Han Copy Share Image
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Acting became my best friend. When I auditioned to get into college, the teacher said you belong here, Mr. Klugman, and to… — Jack Klugman Copy Share Image
What ends up getting this Stephen Lerner guy in the mind-set that he's in is his sense of entitlement. So he wants… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
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Universities used to prepare young adults for the real world. I dare say the graduates today go in without a clue and… — Dale Archer Copy Share Image
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