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In addition to my cousin, there were 30 or 40 guys I grew up with who became firefighters as well. So, I've been around firefighters all my life.
Denis Leary
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Denis Leary
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: August 18
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What I've learned is that life is too short and movies are too long.
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I just think it's difficult for them to see the forest for the trees right now, which I can't blame them for, given the circumstances they found themselves in.
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I think all priests should be married.
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I went to see the 'Spider-Man' movies because my wife is a fan, and so are my kids.
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I'm born and raised in the Northeast. My parents are Irish immigrants. So our tendency is to shy away from the big yellow ball that comes up in the sky every once in a while.
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