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I am often criticized for spending too much time off the ice, but if you were in my shoes, you'd see how necessary it is.
Johnny Weir
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Johnny Weir
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: July 2
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Figure Skater
Coatesville
Pennsylvania
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