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I envy Pete Sampras's dullness. I wish I could emulate his spectacular lack of inspiration.

Andre Agassi

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Andre Agassi
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: April 29
Autobiographer
Businessperson
Tennis Player
Las Vegas
Nevada
Andre Kirk Agassi
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Pete
Dullness
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