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It's much harder to play beloved than to play a rotten guy. Rotten guy is a piece of cake. So playing a beloved person really sets a high bar for your behavior and your acting and what you project.

Bill Murray

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Bill Murray
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: September 21
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