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In the story, I think as an actor you're just trying to fit into the world.

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Charlize Theron
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: August 7
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So how critics will perceive your film or your work, or whether your movie is going to make $100 million at the box office, or whether you are going to be winning any awards - well, you have no control over that.
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