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New York is not conductive to theater. New York does not encourage its young. It does not encourage experimentation.

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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Theatrical Director
West Covina
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