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Even in a perfect world where everyone was equal. I'd still own the film rights and be working on the sequel.
Elvis Costello
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Elvis Costello
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: August 25
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Declan Patrick MacManus
Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus
Declan MacManus
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