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" I certainly don't have any boundaries myself, but I think I'm very aware of other people's. "

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" I was anxious before I decided to go back to acting about what I wanted to do with my life. Once I realized I was sort of interested in acting, I've been pretty lucky and had all these great parts. And I feel pretty much like, 'What will happen will happen.' "

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