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" I find it easier to approach things from a critical angle that otherwise may seem daunting because I'm used to being scared. "

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" Becoming that guy who does one thing is not very interesting. I'm lucky and proud to have been involved in period films and action films. "

" Sport is not my thing. "

" I think you can decide how much of yourself you're willing to make public. "

" I'm not a big fan of people telling each other what to do, I'll say that. "

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" I really enjoy the fact that the very boring, normal person that I am isn't kind of interesting to anyone. It's fine by me. "

" When I come home, all I do is cook. I love cooking, so I go to markets, buy food, cook it for friends. I love doing that. "

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