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I think the best comedic actors don't play it for comedy, they play it for reality. Then you find it funny because it's real. Playing the genre is the worst thing you can do - it's embarrassing.

Zooey Deschanel

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