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I have to say that I've always believed perfectionism is more of a disease than a quality. I do try to go with the flow but I can't let go.

Rowan Atkinson

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Rowan Atkinson
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 6
Actor
Comedian
Electrical Engineer
Film Actor
Film Producer
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Screenwriter
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Mr Bean
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson
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