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I'm probably going to be the scruffiest Chief Scout you've ever had and my health and safety policy is non-existent.

Bear Grylls

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Bear Grylls
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: June 7
Adventurer
Explorer
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Mountaineer
Television Presenter
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London
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Edward Michael Grylls
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