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" My job was to play my character in the best way that I could, and hopefully people will enjoy that. "
Sean Hayes
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" Nobody owes anything to anybody. You are your authentic self to whom and when you choose to be, and if you don't know somebody, then why would you explain to them how you live your life? "
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