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" It's always been my dream to just continually do really cool indie movies - character-driven stuff. "

Tatiana Maslany

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" I'd say I am more of a comfort person. I have Adidas sneakers that are my favorite thing on the planet. Adidas high tops with black jeans and a fur hat that I love wearing. I love vintage shopping. "

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" Clothing and makeup and hair and all of that so much indicates the kind of person you are inside and the person you are presenting on the outside. Sometimes they are in conflict, and sometimes they are the same. That psychology of the exterior informing the interior is just so interesting. "

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" I grew up in Canada, man - we all had rinks in our backyards because we'd ice down the grass with a hose and build a skating rink. "

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