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Brooke Astor

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Also known as Roberta Brooke Astor, Mrs. Vincent Astor, Brooke Russell Astor, Mrs William Astor, Mary Brooke Russell Marshall

American philanthropist, socialite, and writer (1902–2007)

Person · Open Library

Works
5

Top works

  • Footprints, an autobiography
  • The bluebird is at home
  • Footprints
  • The last blossom on the plum tree
  • Patchwork child

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Argentina
Active from
1921-03-11
Active to
1992-07-04
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Quotes

  • If I go up to Harlem or down to Sixth Street, and I’m not dressed up or I’m not wearing my jewelry, then the people feel I’m talking down to them.
  • Money is like manure, it should be spread around.

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