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" I work on television and I work in film, and the acting is two different things. "
Frank Vincent
Acting
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" We define a metrosexual as someone who really takes care of themselves in terms of grooming and style. There is nothing wrong with that. But I think you need to have some other values. It's cool to incorporate some traditional values into metrosexuality. Then it becomes a good lifestyle. "
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" I wanted to be what I am. All my life. A musician and an actor. "
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" I never in my wildest dreams thought that I'd have merchandise selling on a web site. It's just amazing to me. "
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" I don't know what drives me. I need to work. I wanted to be in the entertainment field, but I didn't know what. "
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" People are fascinated with the fast life, the easy life. For some reason, that's an American dream, and it goes all the way back to the Edward G. Robinsons and the Cagneys. "
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" I am a musician by rights, and I played in Asbury Park in the old African Room in the Robert Trent Hotel next to the Albion. That was in the early '60s. "
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" I think 'The Sopranos' probably solidifies the misconception that people have about New Jersey to begin with. Because you're from Jersey, and everybody has an accent, you are perceived a certain way. I don't know if they are jealous or in awe or look down their nose at you, but that's the way life is. If you don't like it, change the channel. "
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