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I hated the ballet, but I liked performing. I did 20 shows, and I couldn't get the smile off my face.

Ansel Elgort

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Ansel Elgort
Age: 30
Born: 1994
Born: March 14
Actor
Disc Jockey
Film Actor
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Manhattan borough
New York City
Faces
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Ballet
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