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Cute-As-Could-Be Child Star

Shirley Temple, cute-as-could-be child star Raised to new heights film's song-and-dance bar First melted our hearts on 'The Good Ship Lollipop' Then as Miss America and our UN Ambassador, she was tops

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Kurt Ravidas
Date: 7/7/2019 6:10:00 PM
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Sorry, Wolf, but I had to google this little Shirley. Wow, she was the cutest ambassador I ever seen :3 Great trubute.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/7/2019 7:33:00 PM
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Just adorable, wasn't she?!! Glad you checked her out. ~ gw
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/7/2019 5:37:00 PM
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I am with you on Ms Shirley. Maintained her sanity amidst the insanity called Hollywood Pannagiota
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/7/2019 7:32:00 PM
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Important point you've made here. S. Temple was one of the few who has managed to keep a level head in the bubble that is fame and fortune. Thanks. ~ gw
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/7/2019 5:23:00 PM
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I always love to read clerihews. Yes, Shirley was ONE awesome little lady!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/7/2019 7:31:00 PM
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You have described her perfectly, 'awesome little lady.' Thanks for enhancing the Shirley Temple 'experience,' Andrea! :) gw
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 7/7/2019 4:22:00 PM
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A cute girl indeed..Lovely tribute to a star.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/7/2019 5:02:00 PM
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Thank you so much, Charmaine. Appreciate your input on this one. Best wishes, Gershon
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Harry Horsman
Date: 7/7/2019 3:49:00 PM
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Couldn't agree more, love your dedication...
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/7/2019 5:02:00 PM
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Appreciate your feedback. Thank you, Harry! ~ gw
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Alexis Y.
Date: 7/7/2019 3:44:00 PM
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Who didn't love Shirley Temple? Well done;-) Alexis
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/7/2019 5:02:00 PM
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---Maybe Ebeneezer Scrooge? or Simon Legree? Thanks, Alexis. :) gw
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/7/2019 3:18:00 PM
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We all loved her. But...her autobiography was over my head...lol!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/7/2019 5:01:00 PM
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You know, I've never read her autobio...Now I guess I won't. After all, if it's over your head, then what chance have I?! LOL. Thanks, Kim. ~ gw
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Arturo Michael
Date: 7/7/2019 3:08:00 PM
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A real star on earth...She was, there's no words to describe the joy she gave to the world...
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/7/2019 5:00:00 PM
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She was the dimpled darling, wasn't she? Just too cute, she was. Thanks for the feedback, Arturo! :) gw

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