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When I have a to-do list and finish it in the time I intended to.
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My children, and my sanity. For a child actor, I think it’s noteworthy.
I have a great family, great friends, and a fantastic career. But I'm also really proud of the work I do for kids—like the Special Olympics, promoting health and fitness for youngsters, and working on afterschool programs, such as the Inner City Games and Arnold's All-Stars.
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Like the froth on top of a hot chocolate.
I waited tables for one night at the turn of the century. They were being fussy about how I put the food on the plates, and I couldn’t have cared less.
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