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I'm fortunate that my job gives me the motivation to be as fit as possible. I wound up in a profession that requires physical and mental preparation, so I get to prepare like an athlete for everything I do. I'm living the dream, man.

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Mark Wahlberg
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: June 5
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