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Groucho Marx was born Julius Henry Marx on October 2, 1890, in Manhattan, New York City.
* He was the fourth of five brothers who would eventually form the comedy troupe the Marx Brothers.
* Groucho was known for his distinctive Groucho glasses, cigar, and mustache.
* He was also a master of quick wit and one of America's greatest comedians.
* Groucho starred in a number of successful films, including A Night at the Opera, Duck Soup, and You Bet Your Life.
* He also hosted a successful television game show, You Bet Your Life, from 1950 to 1961.
* Groucho was a cultural icon and his influence can still be felt today.
* He died on August 19, 1977, at the age of 86.

I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.

Groucho Marx

I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.

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One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas I'll never know.

Groucho Marx

Well, art is art, isn't it? Still, on the other hand, water is water! And east is east and west is west and if you take cranberries and stew them like applesauce they taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does. Now, uh... now you tell me what you know.

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I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception.

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Paying alimony is like feeding hay to a dead horse.

Groucho Marx

Just give me a comfortable couch, a dog, a good book, and a woman. Then if you can get the dog to go somewhere and read the book, I might have a little fun.

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