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When I was younger, I wanted to guard myself against criticism, so I did so much more work than was needed. Now, though, it's sometimes better to understand something intuitively than have to dig your way into a character.

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Mackenzie Davis
Age: 37
Born: 1987
Born: April 1
Actor
Film Actor
Film Actress
Television Actor
Vancouver
British Columbia
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