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An actor's popularity is fleeting. His success has the life expectancy of a small boy who is about to look into a gas tank with a lighted match.
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"An actor's popularity is fleeting. His success has the life expectancy of a small boy who is about to look into a gas tank with a lighted match."
— Fred Allen #successachievement

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An actor's popularity is fleeting. His success has the life expectancy of a small boy who is about to look into a gas tank with a lighted match. — Fred Allen

About Fred Allen

Fred Allen was a Comedian from United States (1894–1956).

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Who said "An actor's popularity is fleeting. His success has the life expectancy of a sma…"?
This quote is attributed to Fred Allen, a Comedian from United States.
When did Fred Allen live?
Fred Allen lived from 1894 – 1956.
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