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" When I was in college, I started an improv group, and I did a bunch of plays and some musicals. I have a theater degree. I'm a school person: I like getting homework and having deadlines. When I graduated, I worked right away as an actor. "

Kay Cannon

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Kay Cannon

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" I was auditioning a lot in L.A., and I was actually getting called back a lot for sitcoms. But I wasn't getting jobs. I even tested for 'Saturday Night Live' and didn't get that. "

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Kay Cannon

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Kay Cannon

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" 'Pitch Perfect' was my first screenplay, so it was like my little baby. "

Kay Cannon

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