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You have to be able to fail with the improv. You have to not care.

Adam McKay

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Adam McKay
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: April 17
Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Podcaster
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Television Producer
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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Improv
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Care

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