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I don't want to get into a comfort zone. I am getting characters of varying shades, which I believe will help me grow as an actor.


Dulquer Salmaan

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FRED WILSON I don't have any blindness when it comes to my money. As an actor, you can get distracted by you...
JUDD NELSON Just be nice to me while I am doing the scene; that is all. I don't want big cars, I don't w...
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DAVID MORSE I want to help the helpless, but I don't want to help the clueless.
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GERRY COONEY I'm an actor, paid to act. I don't bring personal problems to the sets. Dad taught me that.
ABHISHEK BACHCHAN I want to challenge you today to get out of your comfort zone. You have so much incredible potential...
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