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That I live a life with no contact with arseholes.
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What accomplishment matters most to you?Originally asked
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Waking people up.
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Having a 23-year acting career with no qualifications.
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That I turned a broken heart into a career. That I hit rock bottom and bounced back up a lot higher.
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To my teachers in high school - that I didn't punch them in the mouth for discouraging all my interests.
Judgmental without investigation.
It's bad taste to brag about money.
Nothing, I can sleep everywhere but an aeroplane.
As a funny guy who surprised you once in a while.
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