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It's strictly business. If I loan you $25 million, I want my money back. I don't want to hear about the social impact. That's great for you, but now I'm $25 million in the hole, so next time you come to ask me.

Denzel Washington

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Denzel Washington
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 28
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