Quote by Gene Tierney

The Howard Hughes I knew began to change after his plane crash in 1941.

The Howard Hughes I knew began to change after his plane cra

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This quote suggests that the personality or behavior of the speaker's acquaintance, Howard Hughes, underwent a noticeable shift following a plane crash in 1941. Perhaps the crash affected Hughes both physically and emotionally, leading him to undergo a transformation. The implication is that Hughes was significantly different before the crash compared to afterwards. The quote implies that this event had a lasting impact on Hughes' character or demeanor.

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