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" I learned to focus on what's real rather than imagined; on not letting feelings drive the bus; on being courageous and honest; on putting my total effort into something and not worrying about the result. "

Rob Lowe

Focus

Drive

Effort

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" Television is populated with commitment-phobes. "

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Television

" To go from playing Jack Startz in 'Behind the Candelabra' to playing JFK in the same year, I have now operated at the far ends of my range as an actor. "