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I'm from Toronto. It's a lot more laid back. When you are thrust into different environments, there is an odd adaptation period. And then there are times when unfair, unkind, untrue things are written about you. That bothers me less now.

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Mike Myers
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: May 25
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Michael John Myers
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