I closed my eyes, put blinders on, and ignored what was too painful to think about. I tried to view my troubles less seriously, and worry less. I tri… - Lucille Ball

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I closed my eyes, put blinders on, and ignored what was too painful to think about. I tried to view my troubles less seriously, and worry less. I tried to curb my temper. Things said in embarrassment and anger are seldom the truth, but are said to hurt and wound the other person. Once said, they can never be taken back.

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About Lucille Ball

Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an American comedian, actress and star of the sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy and charter member of the Television Hall of Fame.

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Birth Name: Lucille Désirée Ball
Alternative Names: Lucy Ball Lucille Desiree Ball First Lady of Television, Queen of the B Movies, Lucille Ball Morton Lucille Ball Arnaz Diane Belmont
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I cured myself of shyness when it finally occurred to me that people didn't think about me half as much as I gave them credit for. The truth was, nobody gave a damn. Like most teenagers, I was far too self-centered. When I stopped being prisoner to what I worried was others’ opinions of me, I became more confident and free.

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