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I've Never Been Someone Who's Been Given Work Because Of The Way I Look Or Because I Have Some Box Office Appeal. I Get Work Because People Know I'm Swinging As Hard As I Can, Trying To Connect, Giving It My Level Best. I Have A Face For Radio, But Here I Am Doing What I Do.
-John C. Reilly
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I've Never Been Someone Who's Been Given

John C. Reilly
I've Never Been Someone Who's Been Given Work Because Of The Way I Look Or Because I Have Some Box Office Appeal. I Get Work Because People Know I'm Swinging As Hard As I Can, Trying To Connect, Giving It My Level Best. I Have A Face For Radio, But Here I Am Doing What I Do.
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