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Sidney Poitier

So I had to be careful. I recognized the responsibility that, whether I liked it or not, I had to accept whatever the obligation was. That was to behave in a manner, to carry myself in such a professional way, as if there ever is a reflection, it's a posi

Sidney Poitier

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Sidney Poitier is saying that he understood he needed to act responsibly and professionally at all times, regardless of his personal feelings. He believed that his behavior could influence how others saw him, so he aimed to create a positive impression through his conduct.

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