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" I've proven I'm courageous. I'm gutsier than anybody; I've got a better imagination than anybody; I'm essentially more creative than any other actor I know, and I've proven I take risks. I don't think I need to prove anything to myself any more. "

Michael Keaton

Imagination

Think

Risks

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Kid

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Still

Feel

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Ground

Awesome

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Wake Up

Time

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Sports

Watch

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