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I'd probably have been wealthier if I had stayed with law, but pretty miserable doing it.

Cillian Murphy

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Cillian Murphy
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: May 25
Actor
Composer
Disc Jockey
Film Actor
Musician
Screenwriter
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Television Producer
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County Cork
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Wealthier

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