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For me, personally, when I'm afraid of something - when you're afraid of something, normally you try to go away, you try to avoid it. Instead of avoiding it, to overcome your fear, I believe you need to embrace it.

Georges St-Pierre

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Georges St-Pierre
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: May 19
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Amateur Wrestler
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner
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Mixed Martial Artist
Thai Boxer
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