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I don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse.

Valentino Rossi

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Valentino Rossi
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: February 16
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I would have probably stolen cars - it would have given me the same adrenaline rush as racing.
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