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" I really believe waiting tables, and service industry jobs in general, make you a better person. "
Judy Greer
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Service
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" I remember my choir teacher in high school told me, 'When in doubt, sing loud.' I'm a terrible singer, but I always auditioned for the musicals, and would get cast in them because I really would just put it all out there. That was really good advice, and I think it works for everything, not just acting. "
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