That's the way I got along in life. I don't ever remember being particularly jealous of anybody, because I figured if I can't do it myself, I don't deserve to get it.
Clyde TombaughAbout author
- Author's profession: Scientist
- Nationality: american
- Born: February 4, 1906
- Died: January 17, 1997
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