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" In 'Seven Years In Tibet,' I played a Buddhist. But I'm not religious at all, really. "

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" Before Anna, I'd had a few relationships and I'm glad I've been around a bit. I know where it's gone wrong or know who are the wrong people for me and who I might be wrong for. "

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