“I've had a lot of unhappiness in my life — and a lot of happiness. Who doesn't?”

— Rita Hayworth

AP reports, (1 November 1963)
Context: I've had a lot of unhappiness in my life — and a lot of happiness. Who doesn't? Maybe I've learned enough to be able to guide my daughters.

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