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" Australian women tend to tell it like it is - even if it's the brutal, honest truth. I think American women usually break it to you a little easier. There's a softer side to them. "

Ryan Kwanten

American

Women

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Wants

Myself

" I make about two movies a year outside the 'True Blood' schedule. I work on a great show six months a year, then outside that I get to satisfy whatever creative urges I have. It's a great position, especially for a single guy like me. "

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Friend

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Never

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Love

Shoes

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True

Hide

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Hectic

Schedule

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