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One of the most important days of my life was when I learned to ride a bicycle.

Michael Palin

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Michael Palin
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: January 1
Actor
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Television Actor
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Broomhill & Sharrow Vale Ward
Michael Edward Palin
Sir Michael Edward Palin
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