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Fear is the genesis of most of the good things that have occurred in my life. Fear is the beginning of every success I've lived.

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
Film Actor
Karateka
Mixed Martial Artist
Thai Boxer
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