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I like the detail work of telling a story in small pieces, as is done in movie-making, and also the long leap of faith needed to see a theatre performance through each night. Both require focus and self-discipline.
Viggo Mortensen
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Viggo Mortensen
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: October 20
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