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A wise man knows learn from others, never get complacent and know where the classic old dangers come from.

Bear Grylls

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Bear Grylls
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: June 7
Adventurer
Explorer
Motivational Speaker
Mountaineer
Television Presenter
Writer
London
England
Edward Michael Grylls
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Never
Complacent
Men
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Classic
Danger
Wise
Learn
Others

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