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" I used to make fun of the kids in school who acted or went to dance class. "

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" In politics there are so many holes, so many contradictions, you don't know what's happening. "

" Looks aren't a big thing to me. I keep reading these articles in fan magazines about me, and I don't even know who they're talking about. It's boring. "

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" I've always liked Southeast Asia a lot. It's a wonderful place, an easy place. People are great, there's a lot of history and culture, and I like the serenity of Buddhism there. It's very beautiful. I find that to be a very nice place to visit. "

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