"Laugh at yourself, but don't ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don't leave any of yourself safely on shore. Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory."
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About Alan Alda
Alan Alda is an American actor, director, screenwriter, and author, best known for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H. He was born on January 28, 1936, in New York City. Alda has had a successful career in both television and film, earning numerous awards and nominations, including multiple Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. Apart from his acting career, he is also an advocate for science and has hosted the PBS series 'Scientific American Frontiers'. Alda's talent, wit, and humanitarian efforts have made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
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