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You just don't understand humility until you have children and get divorced. I was very hurt and very angry and so was she. But when kids are involved, you either become friends with respect or you become mortal enemies.

Val Kilmer

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Val Kilmer
Age: 64
Born: 1959
Born: December 31
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Val Edward Kilmer
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