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Most actors are starving. most of us are walking around with a flashlight and tweezers looking for evidence. when you have someone that actually writes an acting role, it's rare.
-Dylan McDermott
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Most Actors Are Starving. Most Of Us

Dylan McDermott
Most actors are starving. most of us are walking around with a flashlight and tweezers looking for evidence. when you have someone that actually writes an acting role, it's rare.
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