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It used to be irritating just because someone can meet you and before they would get a chance to get to know you, they’ll go find someone else’s story about who I am. For me personally, I just always think it’s more interesting to get to know the person myself.

Ricky Williams

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Ricky Williams
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: May 21
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