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I always wanted to be normal. I tried really hard, but it's like I try so hard and then people still say I'm offbeat. I've learnt to accept that and take advantage of it as an actor.

Zooey Deschanel

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Zooey Deschanel
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: January 17
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