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I've always said it's flattering to be desired, just as it's flattering that people accept the reality of the character you play. But it was always ridiculous to assume that because I could play a gigolo on screen I'd play anything like that role off screen.

Richard Gere

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Richard Gere
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: August 31
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