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Sean Penn
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: August 17
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Venezuela and its revolution will endure under the proven leadership of Vice President Maduro.
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I can make a better living as an actor than I can as a director. Though I certainly would prefer to be directing movies.
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One of the reasons people sell out so quickly is because even the talented think they're frauds. It's a culture that doesn't encourage people to believe in the work they do. You're told to second-guess yourself all the time. That's where I think a little hostility and arrogance can save you. And I've never been lacking for either.
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