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“I find it difficult to watch myself... I find it boring.”

Quote by Morgan Freeman

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Morgan Freeman, born on June 1, 1937, is an internationally renowned actor from the United States. His acting career began in the 1960s, and he has won the love of audiences worldwide with his outstanding performances in many classic films. His representative works include 'The Shawshank Redemption', 'Se7en', and 'Million Dollar Baby'. more

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