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" As actors, we tend to usually have some issues with self-esteem and some need for validation, and it takes awhile for that fear of not having a job to go away. "

Simon Helberg

Fear

Self-Esteem

Need

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Hard

Your

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Easy

Believe

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Think

Rhythm

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