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I'd say the most dangerous thing I've ever done is probably bungee jumping in Thailand...
Simon Cowell
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Simon Cowell
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 7
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Television Presenter
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Lambeth
Simon Phillip Cowell
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