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I'm not much of a preparer. I think sometimes as an actor you need to go out and learn some skills, but in terms of preparation for understanding the character, it's all on the page, and if it's not on the page, you're in trouble.
William H. Macy
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William H. Macy
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: March 13
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Talk about putting your money where your mouth is. It's not right. Someone's gotta say it. They said it. I applaud them.
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Anyway, I try to be a good guy. I try to tell the truth, but I'm not religious.
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Making a mistake means overshooting a scene, shooting too many takes, for instance. Long after you've got it, you just keep shooting.
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I'm sure I have a process, but it mostly takes place in my dreams.
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I love making movies, I love the differentness of it, I love writing. But I've always liked television. I grew up on television.
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Shameless is a rough show, and it’s not for everyone, but it’s also beautiful.
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