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The only thing worse than an opportunity you don't deserve is blowing an opportunity.

Michael J. Fox

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Michael J. Fox
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: June 9
Actor
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Blogger
Film Actor
Television Actor
Television Producer
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Edmonton
Alberta
Michael Andrew Fox
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