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Television is where you earn regular money so you can plan a little bit but even then only when you have a regular gig. If you're just doing the odd appearance, you don't know if it will carry on.

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Bill Bailey
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: January 13
Comedian
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Mark Bailey
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