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The actor becomes an emotional athlete. The process is painful - my personal life suffers.
Al Pacino
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Al Pacino
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: April 25
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Alfredo James Pacino
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Pretty soon I'll start worrying about [my fame] because [my children] carry my name and they have that exposure. The whole thing is, they never asked for it, that kingdom.
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I was never very happy with performing it didn't turn me on much.
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Opinions I have about anything are in my personal life.
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I'm always on a red carpet . . . the other day I thought, this ain't bad. You can meet people on it.
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The thing that can get you a little upset is when people say other people are better than you. That can bug you.
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Drinking and smoking grass were a part of my life as far back as I can remember.
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At this point in my career, I don't have to deal with audition rejections. So I get my rejection from other things. My children can make me feel rejected. They can humble you pretty quick.
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