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When there's so much left to do, why spend your time focusing on things you've already done, counting trophies or telling stories about the good old days?

Dave Grohl

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Dave Grohl
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: January 14
Drummer
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Ohio
David Eric Grohl
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