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You should never try irony or self-effacing humour.

Tim Robbins

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