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" The fame thing is interesting because I never wanted to be famous, and I never dreamt I would be famous. "

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" Fame is an upshot of what I do. If you're a successful comedian or actor, then you're a famous one. But it's not the driving force. It's a by-product. "

" I put my money in the bank: I have to think of life after modeling, when I'm not famous any more. "

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