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With age, you see people fail more. You see yourself fail more. How do you keep that fearlessness of a kid? You keep going. Luckily, I'm not afraid to make a fool of myself.
Hugh Jackman
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Hugh Jackman
Age: 53
Born: 1970
Born: October 12
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Hugh Michael Jackman
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