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I think that the Oscar gives you some kind of guts or something, it gives you the illusion that you can do it. It's good for business.

Benicio Del Toro

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Benicio Del Toro
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: February 19
Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Screenwriter
Television Actor
San Germán
Puerto Rico
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I'm a fan myself, so when a fan does something that might be strange, I understand it.
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