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I thought, I don't want to be the only unfunny guy in this movie. I really would like to be somehow involved in the comedy if I'm going to do it.

David Morse

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David Morse
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: October 11
Actor
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Television Actor
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Beverly
Massachusetts
David Bowditch Morse
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