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I like to juggle with one ball at a time. Then I put the ball down and do nothing for extended periods of time.

Rowan Atkinson

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Rowan Atkinson
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 6
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I think in many ways Johnny English is a more believable character.
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