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Despite not looking like a matinee idol, I feel like I have a lot to give. I've never had any trouble with women. People are always surprised with the romantic aspect of my movies.

John C. Reilly

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John C. Reilly
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: May 24
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I don't know who I am, to tell you the truth.
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I was more like a middle child. My youngest brother was the baby, so he got all the attention that the baby gets. And my older brothers were getting into so much trouble that I was left in the middle, doing plays. I was up to no good, but my mother didn't know it!
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I give as much as I can, and it's up to someone else to turn it into a movie. Good luck to you!
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