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When I was 40, my doctor advised me that a man in his 40s shouldn't play tennis. I heeded his advice carefully and could hardly wait until I reached 50 to start again.
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"When I was 40, my doctor advised me that a man in his 40s shouldn't play tennis. I heeded his advice carefully and could hardly wait until I reached 50 to start again."
— Hugo Black #sportscompetition

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When I was 40, my doctor advised me that a man in his 40s shouldn't play tennis. I heeded his advice carefully and could hardly wait until I reached 50 to start again. — Hugo Black

About Hugo Black

Hugo Black was a Judge from United States (1886–1971).

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Who said "When I was 40, my doctor advised me that a man in his 40s shouldn't play tennis…"?
This quote is attributed to Hugo Black, a Judge from United States.
When did Hugo Black live?
Hugo Black lived from 1886 – 1971.
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