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I come from a family who prided themselves, both sides, on memory. And I was told growing up, constantly, that I was born with a really good memory.

Robbie Robertson

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Robbie Robertson
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: July 5
Actor
Film Actor
Film Score Composer
Guitarist
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Recording Artist
Screenwriter
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
City of Toronto
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