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Decisions are made by those who show up. Don't ever forget that you're a citizen of this world.

Aaron Sorkin

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