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People are more open about seeking help these days. They recognise the fact that the alternative to having a shrink is that you bore your friends stupid. So I figured that I might as well give someone 100 bucks an hour to hear my woes. At least someone can make a living out of listening to my tedious problems.

Hugh Laurie

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Hugh Laurie
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: June 11
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