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I had [at school] my own little posse of people that all felt weird together so it wasn't so lonely.
John C. Reilly
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John C. Reilly
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: May 24
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John Christopher Reilly
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Just look around, in life, there's people who want to date people who look like themselves, and there are people who are just looking for a good fit. And a lot of times, a good fit is someone different than yourself. I'm not one to get too hung up on outside appearances. I find people attractive for more subtle reasons than just the way they look.
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Why people pick me for the roles that they do is a bit of a mystery.
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