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If you have enough money to be comfortable it makes life a lot easier and that's undeniable. But I think happiness is more elusive.

Bill Bailey

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