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William Proxmire

The last few years have been my happiest. I'm happy in the years that most people are blue and sad and waiting to die. I don't feel that a bit. Smiling has a lot to do with it. You can just lift your spirits by smiling a little bit.
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William Proxmire is saying that while many people feel unhappy and hopeless during difficult times, he has found joy instead. He believes that simply smiling can help improve your mood and make you feel better even when things seem tough.

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