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" My brothers were tremendous shack builders. My shacks were horrible. My brothers once built a two-story shack from the ground up that was awesome! "
Michael Keaton
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" I always think that I'm not going to be right for a movie or that there's someone else who can do it better. "
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" I'm getting more and more bored with professional sports, but I still watch. "
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" I went through a lazy period. "
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" It's great to make your own choices, but there's a price to pay. I could've made more money or been more famous. I could be the current groovy guy. "
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" Chris Nolan is great, but I've never seen any of the 'Batman' movies all the way through. I know they're good. I just have zero interest in those kinds of movies. "
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" I find there are a few places where I like to meditate more than in other places. There's a little Catholic church that I go to, and there's another temple I go to - there are certain places where I just feel more comfortable. "
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" I was never a huge 007 fan, but I sure liked Sean Connery. I'm sure Pierce Brosnan is good and has his moments, but I've not seen him; I've only seen bits and pieces on TV, so I can't really judge. Pierce looks very natural in the role. "
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" High energy creates more energy, more energy, more energy. It kicks off synapses, I guess. It opens up your brain and you think of one thing after another thing, after another. You can really open yourself up comedically, which is fun. "
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