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In the '80s the band was 24/7. You were only as good as what you were producing at any given moment. Now my family is more important. I also think having the shock of your mum and dad dying humbles you slightly.

Gary Kemp

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Gary Kemp
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 16
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