"The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want."
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About Ben Stein
Ben Stein is an American actor, writer, lawyer, and commentator, best known for his role in the comedy film 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'. He was born on November 25, 1944, in Washington, D.C. Besides his successful acting career, Stein is also an accomplished author, having written several books on finance and economics. In addition, he has been a speechwriter for Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Stein is a well-known conservative political commentator and has made numerous appearances on television discussing economic and social issues.
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