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A man's got to take care of his family. You live in my house, you sleep your behind on my bedclothes, you put my food in your belly because you are my son you are my flesh and blood, not because I like you. It is my duty to take care of you. I owe a responsibility to you.

James Earl Jones

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James Earl Jones
Age: 93
Born: 1931
Born: January 17
Actor
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Film Actor
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