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My mistakes do happen on a grand scale and very public level. They're humiliating, embarrassing. But if nothing bad happens to you, you'll just continue to act ridiculous.

Christian Slater

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Christian Slater
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: August 18
Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Karateka
Stage Actor
Television Actor
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New York City
New York
Christian Michael Leonard Slater
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