Happy Birthday Daniel Radcliffe!
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Daniel Radcliffe turns 18 today and that means he finally gets his hands on the $10 million (£20 million) fortune he's earned for the first five "Harry Potter" movie franchise. And what does he plan to splurge on? Nothing! Nada! Zip!
Dan says the things he likes to purchase "only cost about 10 pounds - books, CDs, and DVDs." And don't look for the now adult wizard to go off the deep end like some other rich, young celebrities.
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