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" Because I believe actually the more you do something, the less frightening it becomes because you start to realize the outcome is not as important as you think. "

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" My kids are not that interested in my movie career, by the way. My son, in particular, never talks about it. He just wants me as his dad. "

" I was probably more scared of my high school exams than I was of the Oscars. At the time you think it's everything and if you don't do well, your life's over. Opportunities are gone. So the more you do it, the less the fear is present. "

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