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I find historical figures in general very tricky because you feel at times that you're serving two masters. Not only the arc and wonderful writing that comes with the show, but also the history of a person's life.

Vincent Piazza

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Vincent Piazza
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: May 25
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