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Lucille Dsire Ball (August 6, 1911 - April 26, 1989) was an American actress, comedian and star of I Love Lucy. A 'B-grade' movie star of the 1930s and 1940s, she later achieved tremendous success as a television actress, and became one of the most popular stars in American history..

"The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age."

Ball, Lucille on age and aging
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"If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. The more things you do, the more you can do."

Ball, Lucille on effort
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"I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can."

Ball, Lucille on knowledge
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"Luck? I don't know anything about luck. I've never banked on it, and I'm afraid of people who do. Luck to me is something else: hard work -- and realizing what is opportunity and what isn't."

Ball, Lucille on luck
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"I regret the passing of the studio system. I was very appreciative of it because I had no talent."

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"Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world."

Ball, Lucille on self-esteem
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"Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that's good taste."

Ball, Lucille on ability
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"You see much more of your children once they leave home."

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