"Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative."
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Quoted in This Week magazine, 15 May 1960
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Maurice Chevalier
Maurice Auguste Chevalier (12 September 1888 – 1 January 1972) was a French actor, Cabaret singer and entertainer. He is perhaps best known for his signature songs, including "Louise", "Mimi", "Valentine", and "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" and for his films, including The Love Parade and The Big Pond. His trademark attire was a boater hat, which he always wore on stage with a tuxedo.
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