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I think sports makes for good drama because it has all the same ingredients as anything worth reading or listening to or watching. Conflict, desire, heartbreak - it's all there.

Jay Baruchel

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Jay Baruchel
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: April 9
Actor
Cinematographer
Comedian
Dub Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Editor
Film Producer
Musician
Screenwriter
Television Actor
Ottawa (Ontario)
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