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" Acting is just playing the violin in an orchestra. Directing is being the conductor. "

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" You can say your lines a million different ways and play your character a million different ways and still hit the common, agreed-upon finish line. "

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" The comedy community is very friendly right now. I think that's why you see all the synergy and people doing each other's movies. "

" In most professions, if you stay at the office an extra four hours every day, you're gonna impress the boss. You're gonna get that promotion; you're gonna get that raise. You're gonna at least have job security. But with acting, if you're really ambitious and you have a good work ethic and are really good at your job, it might not really matter. "

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