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I think directors should be confident in their leadership capabilities. I think directors should be confident in what they want to do.
Philip Seymour Hoffman
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Philip Seymour Hoffman
Age: 46 †
Born: 1967
Born: July 23
Died: 2014
Died: February 2
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Character Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
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Television Actor
Theatrical Director
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Fairport
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Philip Hoffman
Phil Hoffman
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I was probably finding my feet more than anybody. I really have to say I was more obsessed with myself faltering than anybody else.
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