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I can't imagine doing an hour-long dramatic series because it's so much work. A sitcom is a wonderful gig. You work from 10 to 4 every day, it's fun, and you get to live at home.
John Lithgow
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John Lithgow
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: October 19
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My only regret is that we didn't have more kids. I came from a family of four kids, but my wife and I just started too late.
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Up there with my awards, I have a great big statue of Groucho Marx, just to put everything in perspective.
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That's how you deal with stardom you make it the least important part of your life.
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I can't get used to the fact that I'm 68 years old. I still feel like a youngster. I am playing a part even older than 68 - 71 years old. It's kind of startling to see myself in a movie and realize, Yup. That's exactly what I look like.
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I consider myself a very lucky actor that, approaching 60, I'm still employed and employable.
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