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John Longden (11 November 1900 - 26 May 1971), was a West Indian-born English film actor. He appeared in 84 films between 1926 and 1964, including six films directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
He was born in the West Indies and died in London.
A con-man convicted of fraud was sentenced to twenty-five years. He said, 'Judge, I can't serve twenty-five years.' 'Why can't you?' 'Because I'm seventy years old now.' Then the judge gave him a very significant reply, 'Well, do the best you can.' Now, are you doing the best you can? With all the tools at hand, and all the opportunities and privileges which are yours, are you doing your best? Many of us fall down, but we have an opportunity to get up again. Don't be a quitter.
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