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" I learned how to play mandolin for 'A Mighty Wind!' "

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" Imagine if every airport would blast Brian Eno. I bet going through security wouldn't be as difficult. I can't imagine someone being aggressive with me with Brian Eno music pumping through the terminals at LAX. "

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" I've seen deer. I have lots of woodchucks on my property. And bluebirds. Foxes. "

" They're like a weird couple. If you were to personify the artichoke and the oyster, they would have a great date. They would totally get along. "

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" I don't Twitter, although sometimes I think that I should. "

" I think people probably think I self-start, but I don't... I'm an actor, and I like to be of use to the director. To be a muse. "

" It sounds so dramatic, but I'll say it: Hollywood just doesn't know what to do with me. And it's not for lack of trying. "

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