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" I'm terrible with big parties. "

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" I get panic attacks in big crowds. "

" I was always drawn to tough girls. I liked that domineering thing. "

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" I think it's really, really important to mix it up as an actor, to try to get as much kind of varied experience as you can, not only for your own personal growth as an actor but for the audience to keep them guessing about what you're going to do. "