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It's okay to grow up, it's just slowing down that's the scary part. Running out of time. It's okay to grow up, but it doesn't mean you have to become like your parents.

Billie Joe Armstrong

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Billie Joe Armstrong
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: February 17
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