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It's important, that spirit of youth, and when you're 16 that can get you kickstarted.

Ewan McGregor

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Ewan McGregor
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: March 31
Actor
Film Director
Singer
Stage Actor
Voice Actor
Perth
Scotland
Important
Youth
Spirit

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