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I don't like expeditions where it is a total lottery whether you live or die. You have to keep those sort of good luck cards for rare occasions!

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Bear Grylls
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: June 7
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London
England
Edward Michael Grylls
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I grew up on survival shows and they were always just so...anoraky.
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Both faith and fear may sail into your harbor, but only allow faith to drop anchor.
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