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Now you know those trick candles that you blow out and a couple of seconds.

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Tim Vine
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: March 4
Actor
Comedian
Television Presenter
Writer
Timothy Mark Vine
Punslinger
Candles
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Seconds
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