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" My whole life, I've wanted things before I was ready. I was always pushing for the next job, the next success. I was so focused on achieving and the path that I was missing some great point about life. "

David Duchovny

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Everything

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David Duchovny

Work

People

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" I love dogs. They live in the moment and don't care about anything except affection and food. They're loyal and happy. Humans are just too damn complicated. "

" What makes me mad is arrogance, pretension, putting on airs. "