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I've given up asking questions. l merely float on a tsunami of acceptance of anything life throws at me ... and marvel stupidly.

Terry Gilliam

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Terry Gilliam
Age: 83
Born: 1940
Born: November 22
Actor
Animator
Comedian
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Film Director
Film Producer
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
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