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I've run into certain geniuses of individualism - they are very few and far between - who live their lives completely on their own terms they are very powerful and have a great amount of happiness. We all should aspire to that.

David Duchovny

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David Duchovny
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: August 7
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New York City
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David William Duchovny
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