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Winning isn't everything, but playing and competing and striving and going through things can be a lot of fun and really important. As long as you're doing it in a way that's healthy, sports can be an incredible opportunity.
Andrew Shue
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Andrew Shue
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: February 20
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Film Actor
Film Producer
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Wilmington
Delaware
Andrew Eppley Shue
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