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I'm not particularly a career-oriented guy. I'm lucky. I can make really interesting films much of the time with interesting people yet be anonymous, have a private life. But, I'd like to have the choice of the better roles.

Aidan Quinn

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Aidan Quinn
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: March 8
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