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I don't direct movies for a living.

Tommy Lee Jones

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Tommy Lee Jones
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: September 15
Actor
American Football Player
Film Actor
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Film Producer
Polo Player
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San Saba
Texas
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I look upon pride as a sin.
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I don't consider my private feelings to be relevant in any way, actually.
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