My father was a dreamer – my hero. He was a smart, tough guy from Poland, a cutter of lady’s handbags, an old socialist-unionist who always considered himself a failure. His big line was: ‘Don’t end up like me.’ — Alan King

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Mini who’s who:

Alan King : American Comedian
Born:  December 26, 1927
Died:  May 9, 2004