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I t'ouldiit go anywhere Without These conventions aren‘t just about Hulk. but he a.” worked as a personal trainer for Michael Jackson and is currently a Los lit-mg recognned. htit it gave. me the walking tip to the table. getting an auto- Angela County reserve sheriff's deputy. Ferrigno is a featured guest at the 2012 Fan EXPO t llilnk‘k' to travel all over the world. he said. graph or havtng your picture taken With a Canada Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Aug. 23.25. Prior to becoming the Hulk, lou lierrig- celebrity. 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