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Because, you know, you're in Utah. And because of its political conservatism, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.

Robert Redford

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Robert Redford
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: August 18
Actor
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Environmentalist
Executive Producer
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Stage Actor
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Santa Monica
California
Robert Redford
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