A Quote by Kevin Costner

Real heroes are men who fall and fail and are flawed, but win out in the end because they've stayed true to their ideals and beliefs and commitments.

Kevin Costner

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Kevin Costner
American - Actor
Born: January 18, 1955

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Red Haircrow

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Henry Rollins

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