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I know people are saying they like you. I'm not being insulted or pushed around or anything. People are coming up because they like me. Nevertheless, I can't be everybody's...none of us can. I hate saying no to people.

Morgan Freeman

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Morgan Freeman
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: June 1
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