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I love women who have a strong sense of themselves because I know I have a pretty good idea of what I want out of life and I like to be around other people who are also pretty secure. It just makes things easier.

Jack Nicholson

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Jack Nicholson
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: April 22
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