In the words of those who have passed ... 2020 edition, part 1 by Egantx7

After all the highways, and the trains, and the appointments, and the years, you end up worth more dead than alive.

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The man who makes an appearance in the business world, the man who creates personal interest, is the man who gets ahead. Be liked and you will never want.

Actor, in character, 2000 Showtime produced movie, also actor in same character for 1999 Broadway play and 2005 West End play, which won him a Golden Globe, Tony, and Olivier for this role