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I really enjoy the direct dialogue with the fans. I'm very cognizant of my audience. I'm a trained storyteller and entertainer, and I know I wouldn't be able to work at the level I work at if people didn't enjoy what I did.
Elizabeth Banks
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Elizabeth Banks
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: February 10
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