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If I stay at home, I'm not famous. I'm only famous when I'm out in the streets, so I don't go out on the streets much.

Morgan Freeman

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Morgan Freeman
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: June 1
Actor
Aircraft Pilot
Beekeeper
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Film Director
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