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There is something unnatural about marriage. These two people are not going to be the same people in a few years. The trick is to live your own life while sharing the same space.

Dustin Hoffman

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Dustin Hoffman
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: August 8
Actor
Character Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
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Stage Actor
Television Actor
Theatrical Producer
Voice Actor
LA
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Dustin Lee Hoffman
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