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A hero would die for his country, but he'd much rather live for it.

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Aaron Sorkin
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: June 9
Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Playwright
Scenographer
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Television Producer
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New York City
New York
Aaron Benjamin Sorkin
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