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When I was shooting The Player – I was in love with life and fulfilled by my creative experience.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 October 2010 source ↗
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What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?Originally asked
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Playing ping pong in LA.
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