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It's interesting that music in this country... we sort of sold something to America with The Beatles and they sold something back. And we've never been afraid to embrace American style rock 'n' roll and make it our own over here.

Ricky Gervais

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Ricky Gervais
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: June 25
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