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Michael Sanchez and I grew up in New Jersey, not far from here, playing soccer together. When I was in high school, I worked to start an organization to help senior citizens, which I learned a great deal from.

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Andrew Shue
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: February 20
Actor
Association Football Player
Film Actor
Film Producer
Television Actor
Wilmington
Delaware
Andrew Eppley Shue
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