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I was aware of it but I think I was aware of it abstractly, theoretically. You know I understood who Edward Snowden was and what he did but I didn't really see the relevance that it bore in my life and doing film changed that tune pretty quick.

Zachary Quinto

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Zachary Quinto
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: June 2
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Pittsburg
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Zachary John Quinto
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