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Life is what you put into it and how much you take out of it. You put in more than is expected, and you take out less than you want.

Michael J. Fox

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