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I try to be straightforward and honest with my kids, and I believe nothing beats good old hard work.

Simon Baker

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Simon Baker
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: July 30
Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Television Actor
Television Director
Launceston
Tasmania
Simon Baker-Denny
Simon Lucas Baker
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Straightforward
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Kids
Nothing
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