Real Name : Lianne Paul Piper
Birth : 22 September 1982, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK
Height : 5' 5"
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Billie Piper studied at the prestigious 'Sylvia Young' (qv) Theatre School. She caught the eyes of record producers who were interested in signing a young vocalist when she was the poster girl for the ad campaign of a British pop music magazine, "Smash Hits". She released her first single, "Because We Want To", which debuted at #1 at age 15. Her second single, "Girlfriend", was also a #1 hit. By the time she turned 16, Billie had released 4 singles that all made the top three on the charts. She has been labeled the "Pop Princess" of England, UK.
Biography written by: Dori-6
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- 'Doctor Who': A New Dimension (2005) (TV) [Herself]
- 2005 TV Moments (2005) (TV) [Herself]
- 50 Ways to Leave Your TV Lover (2008) (TV) (archive footage) (uncredited) [Rose Tyler]
- A Darker Side (2007) (V) (archive footage) [Rose Tyler]
- Almost Famous II (2009) (TV) (archive footage)
- Bella and the Boys (2004) (TV) [Bella] <3>
- Billie Wants You! (1999) (TV) [Herself - Host] <1>
- Brit Awards 1997 (1997) (TV) (as Billie) [Herself] <1>
- Evita (1996) (uncredited) [Girl Wanting Juan Peron's Autograph]
- Mansfield Park (2007) (TV) [Fanny Price] <1>
- Margaret John: National Treasure (2010) (TV) (archive footage) [Rose Tyler]
- Mocks of Balloons (2005) (V) [Rose]
- Over the Edge (2006) (V) (archive footage) [Rose Tyler]
- Party in the Park 2000 (2000) (TV) [Performer]
- Richard & Judy's Christmas Books (2006) (TV) [Herself]
- Smash Hits Poll Winners Party 1998 (1998) (TV) [Herself]
- Spirit Trap (2005) [Jenny] <1>
- The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007) (TV) (archive footage) (uncredited) [Rose Tyler]
- The Big Fat Quiz of the Year: 2005 (2005) (TV) (archive footage) (uncredited) [Rose Tyler]
- The Big Fat Quiz of the Year: 2007 (2007) (TV) (archive footage) (uncredited) [Belle/Hannah Baxter]
- The Calcium Kid (2004) [Angel] <26>
- The Leading Man (1996) (uncredited) [Bit Part]
- The Most Shocking Celebrity Moments of 2004 (2005) (TV) (archive footage) [Herself]
- The National Television Awards (2005) (TV) [Herself]
- The National Television Awards (2006) (TV) [Herself - Winner]
- The Ruby in the Smoke (2006) (TV) [Sally Lockhart] <1>
- The Shadow in the North (2007) (TV) [Sally Lockhart] <1>
- Things to Do Before You're 30 (2004) [Vicky] <5>
- Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings (2000) (TV) <32>
- What Lies Beneath (2008) (V) (archive footage) [Rose Tyler]
- "A Passionate Woman" (2010) {(#1.1)} [Betty] <4>
- "A Passionate Woman" (2010) {(#1.2)} [Betty - 1950s] <13>
- "Blue Peter" (1958) {(2005-03-21)} [Herself]
- "Breakfast" (2000) {(2006-03-30)} [Herself]
- "Breakfast" (2000) {(2007-01-15)} [Herself]
- "Breakfast" (2000) {(2010-04-07)} [Herself - Actress]
- "Canterbury Tales" (2003) {The Miller's Tale (#1.1)} [Alison Crosby] <7>
- "CBBC eXtra" (2004) {Doctor Who Special (#3.15)} [Rose Tyler]
- "CD:UK" (1998) {(2006-03-25)} (archive footage) [Herself]
- "Children in Need" (1980) {(2005-11-18)} [Rose Tyler]
- "Chris Moyles Quiz Night" (2009) {(#2.3)} [Herself] <3>
- "Dale's All Stars" (2000) [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Bringing Back the Doctor (#1.1)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Cybermen (#2.5)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Dalek (#1.6)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {End of an Era (#4.13)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Fear Factor (#2.2)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Finale (#2.13)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Friends and Foe (#4.12)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Friends Reunited (#2.3)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {From Zero to Hero (#2.6)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Here Come the Girls! (#4.11)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {I Get a Side-Kick Out of You (#1.4)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Myths and Legends (#2.9)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {New New Doctor (#2.1)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Script to Screen (#2.4)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Special Effects (#1.9)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {TARDIS Tales (#1.3)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {The Dark Side (#1.7)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {The Eleventh Doctor (#4.15)} (archive footage) (uncredited) [Rose Tyler]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {The Fright Stuff (#2.11)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (#1.2)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {The Last Battle (#1.13)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {The New World of Who (#2.10)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {The World of Who (#1.12)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {The Writer's Tale (#2.7)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Time Trouble (#1.8)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Unsung Heroes and Violent Death (#1.11)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Weird Science (#1.10)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Welcome to Torchwood (#2.12)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {Why on Earth? (#1.5)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Confidential" (2005) {You've Got the Look (#2.8)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Greatest Moments" (2009) {Rose} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Greatest Moments" (2009) {The Companions (#1.2)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Greatest Moments" (2009) {Time Travel (#1.6)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who Greatest Moments" (2009) {Top Five Christmas Moments (#1.0)} [Herself]
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Aliens of London (#1.4)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Army of Ghosts (#2.12)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Bad Wolf (#1.12)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Boom Town (#1.11)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Dalek (#1.6)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Doomsday (#2.13)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Father's Day (#1.8)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Fear Her (#2.11)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Journey's End (#4.13)} [Rose Tyler] <3>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Love & Monsters (#2.10)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Midnight (#4.10)} [Rose Tyler] <3>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {New Earth (#2.1)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Partners in Crime (#4.1)} [Rose Tyler] <3>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Rise of the Cybermen (#2.5)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Rose (#1.1)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {School Reunion (#2.3)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Age of Steel (#2.6)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Christmas Invasion (#2.0)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Doctor Dances (#1.10)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Empty Child (#1.9)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The End of the World (#1.2)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The End of Time: Part Two} [Rose Tyler] <7>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Girl in the Fireplace (#2.4)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Idiot's Lantern (#2.7)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Impossible Planet (#2.8)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Long Game (#1.7)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Parting of the Ways (#1.13)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Poison Sky (#4.5)} [Rose Tyler] <4>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Runaway Bride (#3.0)} (archive footage) (uncredited) [Rose Tyler]
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Satan Pit (#2.9)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Stolen Earth (#4.12)} [Rose Tyler] <3>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {The Unquiet Dead (#1.3)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Tooth and Claw (#2.2)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Turn Left (#4.11)} [Rose Tyler] <3>
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {Utopia (#3.11)} (archive footage) (uncredited) [Rose Tyler]
- "Doctor Who" (2005) {World War Three (#1.5)} [Rose Tyler] <2>
- "Entertainment Today" (2000) {(2006-12-15)} [Herself]
- "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" (2001) {(#11.7)} [Herself] <5>
- "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" (2001) {(#18.2)} [Herself] <5>
- "GMTV" (1993) {(2010-04-09)} [Herself]
- "Heroes Unmasked" (2007) {The Invisible Touch (#1.12)} (archive footage) (uncredited) [Rose Tyler]
- "Last Call with Carson Daly" (2002) {(2009-01-15)} [Herself] <2>
- "Masterpiece Theatre" (1971) {The Ruby in the Smoke (#36.10)} [Sally Lockhart] <1>
- "Melinda's Big Night In" (1998) {(#1.18)} [Herself]
- "MTV Select" (1996) {(2000-10-25)} [Herself - Guest Appearance]
- "Music Chronicles" (1999) {The Advantage (#1.20)}
- "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" (1996) {(#5.4)} [Herself]
- "OFI Sunday" (2005) {(#1.1)} [Herself]
- "Parkinson" (1971) {(2005-03-19)} [Herself]
- "Parkinson" (1971) {(2007-09-22)} [Herself]
- "Richard & Judy" (2001) {(2005-04-29)} [Herself]
- "Richard & Judy" (2001) {(2006-01-09)} (archive footage) (uncredited) [Rose Tyler]
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#1.1)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#1.2)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#1.3)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#1.4)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#1.5)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#1.6)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#1.7)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#1.8)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#2.1)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#2.2)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#2.3)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#2.4)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#2.5)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#2.6)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#2.7)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#2.8)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#3.3)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#3.4)} [Belle/Hannah]
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#3.5)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#3.6)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#3.7)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007) {(#3.8)} [Belle/Hannah] <1>
- "ShakespeaRe-Told" (2005) {Much Ado About Nothing (#1.1)} [Hero] <10>
- "Strassman" (1998) {(2001-04-17)} [Herself]
- "The Charlotte Church Show" (2006) {(#2.1)} [Herself]
- "The Friday Night Project" (2005) {(#2.1)} [Herself - Guest Host] <4>
- "The Graham Norton Show" (2007) {(#7.2)} [Herself] <4>
- "The Justin Lee Collins Show" (2009) {(#1.1)} [Herself] <2>
- "The Paul O'Grady Show" (2004) {(2009-03-02)} [Herself]
- "The Story of the Costume Drama" (2008) {The Stars (#1.2)} [Herself]
- "This Morning" (1988) {(2005-03-23)} [Herself]
- "This Morning" (1988) {(2006-04-12)} (archive footage) (uncredited) [Rose Tyler]
- "This Morning" (1988) {(2010-01-28)} [Herself]
- "Time Shift" (2002) {Parallel Worlds: A User's Guide} (archive footage) (uncredited) [Rose Tyler]
- "Top Gear" (2002) {(#9.6)} [Herself]
- "Winton's Wonderland" (2000) {(#1.3)} (as Billie) [Herself - Performer]
- "Young Entertainers" (1997) {(1999-06-20)} [Herself]
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- 'Chris Evans (I)' (qv) (6 May 2001 - 31 May 2007) (divorced)
- 'Laurence Fox (I)' (qv) (31 December 2007 - present); 1 child
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- "The Sunday Times" (UK), 4 April 2010, by: Camilla Long, "She's a good girl now"
- "The Independent Arts & Books" (UK), 15 January 2010, Iss. 7257, pg. 8 - 9, by: James Rampton, "'I'm a selfish woman!' [The Big Interview]"
- "The Observer" (UK), 7 September 2008, by: Barbara Ellen, "Piper dreams"
- "The Times" (UK), 26 September 2007, by: Andrew Billen, "Billie Piper's happy hooker"
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- "Wales on Sunday" (UK), 11 May 2008, by: Catherine Mary Evans, "Billie Piper's binned for new Doctor Who"
- "Radio Times" (UK), 22 September 2007, Vol. 334, Iss. 4354, pg. 14-17, by: Zoe Williams, "Piper's Tune"
- "Radio Times" (UK), 1 July 2006, Vol. 330, Iss. 4291, pg. 12-14, by: Andrew Duncan, "Time to Move On"
- "The Daily Express" (UK), 1 November 2004, pg. 37, "Look who's making up while others break up"
- "Doctor Who Magazine" (UK), 24 June 2004, Iss. 345, pg. 4, by: Clayton Hickman, "Piper Dream!"
- "Heat" (UK), 15 December 2001, pg. 32-33, "Chris and Billie sell Christmas trees for charity"
- "NW" (Australia), 30 April 2001, pg. 15, "Costume Dramas: Billie Piper"
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- "Microscope" (UK), October 2009, Iss. 3
- "Radio Times" (UK), 22 September 2007, Vol. 334, Iss. 4354
- "Doctor Who" (UK), 13 September 2006, Iss. 373
- "Doctor Who" (UK), 19 July 2006, Iss. 371
- "Doctor Who" (UK), 1 March 2006, Iss. 366
- "Doctor Who" (UK), 1 February 2006, Iss. 365
- "Doctor Who" (UK), 4 January 2006, Iss. 364
- "Cult Times" (USA/UK), December 2005, Iss. 123
- "Cult Times" (USA), 17 November 2005, Iss. 123
- "Doctor Who Magazine" (UK), 9 November 2005, Iss. 362
- "Doctor Who" (UK), 9 November 2005, Iss. 362
- "Doctor Who Magazine" (UK), 27 April 2005, Iss. 355
- "Doctor Who" (UK), 27 April 2005, Iss. 355
- "Cult Times" (USA/UK), April 2005, Iss. 115
- "Cult Times" (USA), 24 March 2005, Iss. 115
- "Doctor Who Magazine" (UK), 2 February 2005, Iss. 352
- "Doctor Who" (UK), 2 February 2005, Iss. 352
- "Doctor Who Magazine" (UK), 21 July 2004, Iss. 345
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- Billie Piper. _Growing Pains._ London: Hodder & Stoughton, 2006. ISBN 0340938498
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- (1998) First album 'Honey To The B' (Virgin)
- (2000) Second album 'Walk Of Life' (Virgin)
- Made her professional stage debut, in a touring production of Christopher Hampton's play "Treats" which opened in early 2007 in Windsor. "Treats" ended its tour in the West End, at the Garrick Theatre, starting on February 28, 2007.
- Provided a commentary on the episodes _"Doctor Who" (2005) {Father's Day (#1.8)}_ (qv) and _"Doctor Who" (2005) {The Parting of the Ways (#1.13)}_ (qv) for The Complete First Series _"Doctor Who" (2005)_ (qv) DVD box set.
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- (May 2000) Makes her return to the Charts with "Day and Night".
- (May 2004) Cast as "Rose Tyler", travelling companion to the mysterious "Doctor" in the long awaited 2005 re-launch of BBC TV's long running science-fiction television serial _"Doctor Who" (2005)_ (qv).
- (November 2005) Has moved back home to London, England since landing her role on _"Doctor Who" (2005)_ (qv).
- (June 2006) BBC News reported that she would be leaving _"Doctor Who" (2005)_ (qv) at the end of Series 2. Her last appearance in the show will be in the Episode "Doomsday" which will air on 8 July 2006.
- (February 2007) Currently starring in the London West End play "Treats" with 'Laurence Fox (I)' (qv).
- (November 2007) Currently filming for Series Four of _"Doctor Who" (2005)_ (qv).
- (March 2008) Promoting _"Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007)_ (qv) in America.
- (May 2008) Filming the second series of _"Secret Diary of a Call Girl" (2007)_ (qv).
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- Combination of blonde hair and very dark brown eyebrows
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- That's what the Doctor (_"Doctor Who" (2005)_ (qv)) is about, essentially - having that energy that you just can't understand.
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- Singer.
- 'Chris Evans (I)' (qv) bought her a red sports car worth over £100,000 after they had been dating for just three days. She couldn't even drive.
- During her singing career she suffered from insomnia due to the pressure of fame.
- Daughter of builder 'Paul Piper' (qv).
- Her ex-husband 'Chris Evans (I)' (qv) is a popular and wealthy radio DJ in England.
- She was nominated for two BRIT Awards (the UK equivalent of the Grammys) in 1999, for Best British Newcomer and Best British Female, but lost to 'Belle & Sebastian' (qv) in the former category and 'Des'ree' (qv) in the latter category.
- Won the Breakthrough Award For Rising British Talent at the 10th annual South Bank Show Awards at the Savoy Hotel in London, England on Friday 27th January, 2006.
- Won the most popular actress award at the 11th annual National Television Awards in London, England on October 25, 2005 for her portrayal of "Rose Tyler". Her _"Doctor Who" (2005)_ (qv) co-star 'Christopher Eccleston' (qv), won for most popular actor.
- She has a brother named Charlie, and two sisters, Harley and Ellie.
- Her singing career included some misfortunes: Billie's PR company dropped her because of Chris Evan's interference with her image. Virgin dithered about releasing a new single, and Billie's manager, 'Nicki Chapman', the _"Pop Idol" (2001)_ (qv) judge, cancelled their three-year contract.
- While she was at 'Sylvia Young' (qv)'s, Billie was spotted by Hugh Goldsmith, managing director of Innocent Records, who was looking for a singer to take on the 'The Spice Girls' (qv). He liked her vocals, and at age 14, Billie signed a three-album deal. At 15, she had a number-one hit with 'Because We Want To'. Two more number ones followed and an album, Honey to the B, went double platinum, selling half a million copies in the UK alone.
- Refused to take any money from her divorce settlement with 'Chris Evans (I)' (qv).
- Her parents only found out by listening to Virgin Radio that she had married 'Chris Evans (I)' (qv) in a Las Vegas chapel called Little Church of the West, when she was 18 and he was 34. Billie wore flip-flops and Danny Baker was best man. Billie and Chris took the second most expensive wedding package the chapel offered.
- Despite having, at the age of 15, a No 1 hit with "Because We Want To", Piper revealed that her earnings from her early singing career were negligible due to being young and taken advantage of. She claimed that she is working twice as hard now because there was a massive financial rip-off and was then left with hardly any money.
- Auditioned for the role of Nikki in _Alfie (2004)_ (qv).
- (2005) Won Best Actress, BBC Drama Awards.
- (2005) Named BBC Face of the Year.
- (2006) Woman of the Year, GQ Magazine UK.
- (2006) Won Best Actress, Best Exit of the Year for _"Doctor Who" (2005)_ (qv), BBC Drama Awards.
- (2006) Won The Times Breakthrough Award - Rising British Talent, The South Bank Show Awards.
- (2007) Nomination for Best Actress, for her theatre role in "Treats", Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
- (2007/08) Nomination for London Newcomer of the Year, for her theatre role in "Treats", Theatregoers' Choice Awards.
- Daughter-in-law of actor 'James Fox (I)' (qv).
- Son Winston James Fox, was born October 21st 2008. Father is 'Laurence Fox (I)' (qv).
- On April 25, 1983, her name was officially changed to Billie Paul Piper, by her parents, Paul Victor Piper and Mandy Kane Kent.
- Did not return to work until seven months after giving birth to her son Winston in order to begin filming her final episode of _"Doctor Who" (2005)_ (qv).
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