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You retire when you are sick and when you can't do it any more or when the public retires you. That's the most painful, because that's the one that leaves you wanting to accomplish more.
Julio Iglesias
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"You retire when you are sick and when you can't do it any more or when the public retires you. That's the most painful, because that's the one that leaves you wanting to accomplish more."
— Julio Iglesias

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You retire when you are sick and when you can't do it any more or when the public retires you. That's the most painful, because that's the one that leaves you wanting to accomplish more. — Julio Iglesias

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Julio Iglesias was a Musician from Spain (1943–present).

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Who said "You retire when you are sick and when you can't do it any more or when the publ…"?
This quote is attributed to Julio Iglesias, a Musician from Spain.
When did Julio Iglesias live?
Julio Iglesias lived from 1943 – present.