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I had a bonding problem when I went off and boxed for five years. I was over in Europe and Asia fighting because I wanted to do something different I was tired of acting. But the thing is, when I was done doing that, I couldn't get a job.

Mickey Rourke

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Mickey Rourke
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: September 16
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