The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success. Talent is only a starting point in business. You've got to keep working that talent.
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About Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin was a 19th-century American songwriter. Irving Berlin was a Russian-born American composer and songwriter. His music forms a large part of the Great American Songbook. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Success — Insights on achievement, ambition, and reaching your goals

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