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I just adore being on set. I adore storytelling. I can be on a set 70 hours a week and on those weekends, I'll still want to watch movies.

Jay Baruchel

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Jay Baruchel
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: April 9
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Ottawa (Ontario)
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