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I don't pretend to be the character. I am the character.

Tom Cruise

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Tom Cruise
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: July 30
Actor
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When you become successful in any type of life, there are people who are not contributing to the motion.
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Nothing ends nicely, that's why it ends.
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I look at the Samurai because they were the artists of their time. What I think struck me when I read Bushido is compassion. 'If there's no one there to help, go out and find someone to help.' That hit me, because I try to lead my life like that.
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I used to go to Maple Leafs games all the time when Nic shot To Die For here in Toronto. This is a great city. I love it here.
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