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It's the government's job to encourage entrepreneurialism and investment. Most importantly, it's the government's duty to inspire confidence.

Simon Cowell

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Simon Cowell
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 7
Actor
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Simon Phillip Cowell
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