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You always come back to earth with a thump at some stage. Life has it's ups and downs the acid test is how you handle the downs.

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Michael Owen
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: December 14
Association Football Player
Soccer Player
Michael James Owen
Earth
Back
Thump
Come
Downs
Always
Acid
Life
Test
Tests
Handle
Stage

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I loved [Real Madrid]. It was a real experience, playing with a great team. One of the first questions I'm often asked is 'What was Madrid like?' It's got that mystique about it. It's a magical place and a magical team, and everything about it is great.
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The Spanish league is fantastic, but it has not the great passion the English Premiership has got.
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