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When I first met the world, basically, or introduced myself to people, I was in 'Superbad,' and I feel the same way I felt promoting 'Superbad' in an underdog style that I feel promoting 'Moneyball.'

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Jonah Hill
Age: 40
Born: 1983
Born: December 20
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