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Missing a cue on stage. I had to come on and move a piece of furniture with another actor and I completely forgot. I looked at the monitor and said, “Why is he standing on his own?” And somebody said, “Aren’t you meant to help him?”
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Being called upon by President Bush to ask him a question at a press conference when I wasn’t there. He called my name … and there was no response!
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