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“Most of my training I do in between movies, and even if I wasn't an actor I'd be doing it. I started studying martial arts when I was 14, and it's something I still do just to keep sane and feel good about myself.”

Quote by John Hyams

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John Hyams, born in December 1964, is an individual whose profession and category remain unknown. His life experience and contributions are currently limited in information. more

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