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I think probably when I was little, after my brother turned on me, I just had to play by myself or with myself. I've always done that. I think either it's some kind of weirdly competitive streak or it takes my mind off whatever's bothering me.

John Malkovich

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John Malkovich
Age: 70
Born: 1953
Born: December 9
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