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The possession of anything begins in the mind.

Bruce Lee

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Bruce Lee
Age: 32 †
Born: 1940
Born: November 27
Died: 1973
Died: July 20
Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Martial Artist
Philosopher
Screenwriter
Stunt Coordinator
Stunt Performer
Television Actor
Tung Wah Dispensary
Lee Jun-fan
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The unfolding of the bare human soul...that is what interests me.
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