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Anyone can be an idealist. Anyone can be a cynic. The hard part lies somewhere in the middle.
Hugh Jackman
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Hugh Jackman
Age: 53
Born: 1970
Born: October 12
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I think I may have been the only person to be rewarded charitably and get a tax deduction for swearing on film!
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Nothing has ever opened my eyes like transcendental meditation has. It makes me calm and happy, and, well, it gives me some peace and quiet in what’s a pretty chaotic life!
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My dad's main client was the World Bank, and he spent most of his time traveling to Third World countries. His particular interest lay in the eradication of poverty through development and business.
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