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Hugh Laurie was intimidating, but he's the greatest guy. He's so wonderful and smart and funny and serious, and he sets the bar high. So if I was scared, it's because I wasn't measuring up.

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Peter Jacobson
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: March 24
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