The biggest limitations are the ones we place on ourselves, and opportunities rise up to meet the unique offerings of people.

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Ruth Gordon was a 19th-century American actress, playwright and screenwriter. Ruth Gordon Jones was an American actress, playwright and screenwriter. She began her career performing on Broadway at age 19. Read more on Wikipedia →

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