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What happened in Irving thalbergs early years?
Irving Thalberg was diagnosed with blue baby syndrome, caused by a congenital disease that limited the oxygen supply to his heart.
How did blue baby syndrome affect Irving Thalberg's life?
During high school, Irving Thalberg began having attacks of chest pains, dizziness and fatigue. This affected his ability to study, though until that time he was a good student.
Did Irving Thalberg ever get better after having blue baby syndrome?
So Irving Thalberg didnt go to college?
Irving Thalberg finished high school but lacked the stamina for college, which he felt would have required constant late-night studying and cramming for exams.
Did Irving Thalberg get an important job after high school?
Irving Thalberg took part-time jobs as a store clerk. When he turned 18, he placed an ad with the local newspaper hoping to find better work.

Question: And was this ad successful, did he find a better job?
Self-contained rewrite: And was Irving Thalberg's newspaper ad successful, did he find a better job than being a store clerk?