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" Because I started my career in improv, performing with Second City and the Ace Trucking Company, I always enjoy being in situations where - as an actor - you have to think fast & be light on your feet. "

Fred Willard

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" I just love everything that Disney and Pixar do. Not only do they do beautiful films, but they have great messages for kids. "

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" I never think I'm old enough to play someone's dad, even though I have a daughter of my own and a grandson. "

" A great director is someone who makes you feel like you're moving forward. "

" Some of the Christopher Guest movies, when I'm not really like myself, when I have my hair dyed blonde or had a faux-hawk haircut. Those I like to watch because it takes you away from your real self. "

" I am re-collecting the baseball cards my mom had thrown out when I went away to school. You know you are an adult when you can buy a whole set of baseball cards instead of two packs at a time. "

" I really enjoy working on 'Modern Family.' "

" I have a guy who does my hair. He's a car nut. And he was taking motorcycle lessons. And, what was my point? "

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" To a New Yorker, a 1948 Indians World Series baseball signed by the whole team might be worth only $200 to $300, but to a Clevelander like myself, it might be, like, $1,000 to $2,000. "

" I just admire everybody and sit in awe and watch them. "