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A lot of people in Hollywood, and everywhere pretty much, operate on fear. No one wants to get fired, so everyone's scared to take a chance. There's money involved, and there are careers and reputations on the line.

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Billy Eichner
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: September 18
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