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Every time I've gotten myself into trouble, it's because I'm choosing a project based on a long-term career goal as opposed to something that speaks to me at the moment.

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Ryan Reynolds
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: October 23
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Ryan Rodney Reynolds
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