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But I always feel that whatever I do, I could do better. I suppose it is perfectionism.

Rowan Atkinson

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Rowan Atkinson
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 6
Actor
Comedian
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Mr Bean
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson
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