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" I was there the night John Lennon was shot, three blocks away. It left a lasting impression on me. "

Michael Douglas

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" I do think of myself as a bit of a loner, a bit of an independent. I'm one of those people who, when they're sick, like to curl up and remove myself. I don't like a lot of people around. There is nothing you can do to help. "

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