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" As a community, we're fighting for Asians to play Asian roles. And then there's the other battle, which is Asian Americans playing roles that aren't written for Asians, and I think that's something that completely should happen; Why can't an Asian American male just play a leading cop figure... or the Matt Damon roles? "

Ross Butler

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Ross Butler

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Ross Butler

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Growing

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" If I didn't mind having a quarter of my car payment going towards a gym membership, I'd definitely go to Equinox. "

Ross Butler

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