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“First of all, I have to have trucks because I live most of my time on a horse farm, so I've gotta have trucks. It's in the northeast; I've got to have pickup trucks to move snow, number one. Number two, just if I'm driving, I don't have to have an SUV, but I want a big car.”

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Denis Leary, born on August 18, 1957, is a renowned American actor. Known for his distinctive humor and profound character portrayals, he has starred in numerous television series and films. more

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