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I don't want people to be inspired or offended by what I do. If you determine your behavior by what [other people] want, you're screwed.

Tim Robbins

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Tim Robbins
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: October 16
Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
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Television Actor
Theatrical Director
West Covina
California
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