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When my mother died, it sort of put a damper on things. My career didn't have the same significance or excitement. It had always been about doing well for my family - my brothers, sisters, father, mother. Then something interesting and important happened - I started doing things for me.
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"When my mother died, it sort of put a damper on things. My career didn't have the same significance or excitement. It had always been about doing well for my family - my brothers, sisters, father, mother. Then something interesting and important happened - I started doing things for me."
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When my mother died, it sort of put a damper on things. My career didn't have the same significance or excitement. It had always been about doing well for my family - my brothers, sisters, father, mother. Then something interesting and important happened - I started doing things for me. — John Travolta

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John Travolta was a Actor from United States (1954–1979).

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Who said "When my mother died, it sort of put a damper on things. My career didn't have t…"?
This quote is attributed to John Travolta, a Actor from United States.
When did John Travolta live?
John Travolta lived from 1954 – 1979.
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