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Golden Boy

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Golden Boy
talented young violinist gives up musical career for the sake of wealth and fame as a boxer. [Am. Lit.: Odets Golden Boy in Magill III, 422]
See : Ambition

Golden Boy
violinist turns boxer for fame, wealth. [Am. Lit.: Golden Boy]
See : Pugilism

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