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The biggest misconception people have about me is that I'm stupid.

Billy Idol

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Billy Idol
Age: 68
Born: 1955
Born: November 30
Actor
Film Actor
Guitarist
Musician
Singer
Songwriter
Great Stanmore
William Michael Albert Broad
William M. A. Broad
Misconception
Idols
Biggest
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People

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