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I think the reality of prison is you don't get anything unless you want it in there. Whatever happens to you in prison, this is what you asked for. Nothing happens to you if you don't give that vibe.

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Mike Tyson
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: June 30
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Michael Gerard Tyson
Iron Mike
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