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I'd be terrified even now for a Latin kid wanting to be an actor, but back then? Forget it. They must have thought I was going to be working in restaurants and driving cabs for the rest of my life.
John Leguizamo
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John Leguizamo
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: July 22
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John Alberto Leguizamo
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I've been hurt so many times I don't have the balls for it anymore.
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People can be anonymous when they go on blogs and say crazy things that they would never have the courage to say to your face.
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