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" Maybe it's because I was too much reality, but I'm not interested in seeing too much reality anymore. I'd rather watch a Dean Martin concert and let the world go by. "

Dennis Farina

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World

Too Much

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Work

" I just think 'Law & Order' is the gold standard. History is going to show that it's probably one of the best series of shows that has been on television. "

" I've worked on what I think are good things. "

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" My best year was probably 1948, and after that, it's been downhill for me. "

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Year

Downhill

" I wasn't so sure about signing up for 'Law & Order.' I liked the show, but another TV series? I'll tell you, though, it's been great, and I had no idea how popular the show was. "

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" If I'm characterized as a character actor, that's fine with me. Whatever they want to call me is fine. "

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