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" I got to meet one Chief of Staff: Sam Skinner. He was Chief of Staff at the end of George Sr.'s White House. "

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" I've been blessed. Starting with Steppenwolf Theater and onward, learning from wonderful actors and getting to play with wonderful actors. "

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