Sophie Tucker
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"Sophie Tucker" was a Ukrainian-born American singer, comedian, actress, and radio personality. Known for her stentorian delivery of comical and risqué songs, she was one of the most popular entertainers in America during the first half of the 20th century. She was widely known by the nickname "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas."

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I've been rich and I've been poor; Believe me, honey, rich is better.

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From birth to age eighteen, a girl needs good parents. From eighteen to thirty-five, she needs good looks. From thirty-five to fifty-five, she needs a good personality. From fifty-five on, she needs good cash.

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I've been rich and I've been poor. Rich is better.

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From birth to 18 a girl needs good parents. From 18 to 35, she needs good looks. From 35 to 55, good personality. From 55 on, she needs good cash. I'm saving my money.

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Success in show business depends on your ability to make and keep friends.

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Some of These Days.

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I've been rich and I've been poor -- and believe me, rich is better.

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