A Quote by Tim Minchin

I lived at home while attending the University of Western Australia in Perth, while doing a gap year and - partly - while attending the Academy of Performing Arts on the other side of town.

Tim Minchin

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Tim Minchin
Australian - Comedian
Born: October 7, 1975

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William Arthur Ward

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Henry Lawson

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Juan Pablo Galavis

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Theresa Rebeck

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Keeley Hazell

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Thomas Fuller

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