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I really enjoy the lattitude I have with being a private citizen. I can get a lot done. I am good with that.

Henry Rollins

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Henry Rollins
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: February 13
Actor
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I would like go to Palestine and interview people there about what their lives are like same thing in Iran.
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