STEVEN SEAGAL IS 61 today.

He’s starred in plenty of cheesy (yet amazing) action films and in many ways could teach us all something.

In honour of the great man’s birthday here’s what we can learn from Steven Seagal

1. If you’re in a coma you will grow a beard

As evidenced by Seagal’s timeless performance in Hard To Kill

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2.  Rubbing young ladies ears is totally fine and not creepy at all.

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3. If you meet a political figure don’t be afraid to have some fun

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4. If you're an actor making your debut album definitely include a dancehall/reggae jam with Lady Saw

No. We're not making us up.

Sample lyric:

"Me want the poonani, see for make nice"

Jaysus.

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5. This is how to do a really, really, really good intense face

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6. A black coat always works on the red carpet.

Always.

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7. If you work as a reserve deputy sheriff than you might get your own reality show

Steven Segal: Lawman is actually a show that happened and ran for two seasons:

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8. Always make sure your movie posters are all totally different

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Totally. Different.

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9. When you get super famous someone will do a funny web cartoon about your many quirks

This is pretty funny:

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10. When you're famous your fans will make you nice graphics like this

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Mind you someone will always think it's a real cake:

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11. Showcasing your emotions as an actor is very important

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