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I am very cautious of people who are absolutely right, especially when they are vehemently so.

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Michael Palin
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: January 1
Actor
Comedian
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Film Actor
Screenwriter
Singer
Television Actor
Television Presenter
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Michael Edward Palin
Sir Michael Edward Palin
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