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For me, comedy literally is way more terrifying than doing drama, so it's always about stretching what I think I can do and putting myself out there in different context.

Tatiana Maslany

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Tatiana Maslany
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: September 22
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
Television Actor
Regina
Saskatchewan
Tatiana Gabrielle Maslany
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I'm so inspired and stimulated by the work that it doesn't ever feel like work.
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My brothers and I always did improv stuff in our basement with our friends we're super nerds, and that was our way of spending a Friday night.
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