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My life turned out to be beyond my greatest dreams.

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Anthony Hopkins
Age: 86
Born: 1937
Born: December 31
Actor
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Port Talbot
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I've had no ­contact with my daughter for years. That's her choice. Anyway, you move on. If people don't want to bother with me, fine. You know, God bless them, and move on.
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