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A lot of times, good improv is when both people, or however many people are in the scene, really have no idea what the next thing you're going to say is.
John C. Reilly
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John C. Reilly
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: May 24
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I hear actors complain about being stereotyped, and a lot of the time, you have yourself to blame. Just don't take the part if you feel like it's a stereotypical part for you. You have control over your life. We don't have the old studio system, where you have to do what they tell you.
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Hey, I'm just trying to become the Michael Caine/Gene Hackman of my generation.
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