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You cant be as old as I am without waking up with a surprised look on your face every morning: Holy Christ, whaddya know
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"You can't be as old as I am without waking up with a surprised look on your face every morning: 'Holy Christ, whaddya know - I'm still around!' It's absolutely amazing that I survived all the booze and smoking and the cars and the career"

- Paul Newman

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This quote by Paul Newman speaks with the idea of resilience and the power of the human spirit. It is a representation on his very own life and exactly how he has actually taken care of to survive in spite of the threats he has taken. He recognizes that he has actually lived a life of excess, with drinking, smoking, and also a career that could have been dangerous. Yet, in spite of all of this, he is still active and well. He reveals his wonder at this truth, keeping in mind that every morning he awakens with a stunned view his face. This quote is a testament to the stamina of the human spirit and the power of resilience. It is a reminder that whatever life tosses at us, we can make it through and also flourish.

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Paul Newman This quote is written / told by Paul Newman between January 26, 1925 and September 26, 2008. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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