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" I never turned a part down when they offered me money. "

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" The whole thing was an actor's dream - getting a character that tickles you so much you can't wait to act as him. "

" I've been there a thousand years, and I never felt comfortable. Beverly Hills - when I first saw it, I thought they put it up this morning. You got to pack water to get to the drugstore. "

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