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I'm terrified of marriage. I'm terrified of not doing something so important and at the same time I think you shouldn't rush into these things.

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Burt Reynolds
Age: 82 †
Born: 1936
Born: February 11
Died: 2018
Died: September 6
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Burton Leon Reynolds
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Burton Leon Reynolds
Burton Milo Reynolds Jr.
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