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When I'm writing, I'm locking myself in a room. I'm the worst critic in the world. I write something and then I beat myself up. I'm like Vin, you're retarded, that makes no sense.
Vin Diesel
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Vin Diesel
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: July 18
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