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As a young actor, people were trying to define who I was before I really knew that for myself. But I still remember thinking, This is what I love doing, and I hope I'm going to be able to do it forever.
Tom Cruise
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Tom Cruise
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: July 30
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