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It's crazy how intelligent kids can be at a very young age and how they know what they know.

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Aldis Hodge
Age: 38
Born: 1986
Born: September 20
Actor
Film Actor
Television Actor
New York City
New York
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Kids
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For me, it was definitely an education in being grateful. And appreciating the civil liberties we have today, the natural liberties we have at home.
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I'm always ready and willing to just keep pushing and working and going because it's in my spirit.
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I love my job, simply because we can keep things fresh, all the time. That's a luxury not all shows have. For us, as actors, it keeps us interested in our jobs and it keeps us coming back to work, every day. A new setting is amazing 'cause it's new for the team and it's new for our characters.
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Sometimes survival seems like submitting. And that's really hard on the spirit.
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The danger in having modern music tied to a period piece is that hearing something may take you out of the moment.
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I also think it's important for us to hold our elected officials accountable and part of how you do that is simple, call them and let them know when you agree or disagree with what their decisions are and suggest how they should come out on certain legislation that important to you.
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