First loved, then laid, then paid.
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An obstetrician.
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A mutant turtle ninja.
Before I knew what being an actor was, I wanted to be one.
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As the biggest, brightest, most bodacious badass that ever lived.
But it was really – it came across sinister. And for me, I really did listen to it. I accepted it. I tried to implement that. The reason why I say it’s the worst advice I ever received was that it was damaging to me because she was totally wrong. ... And so, when somebody who is successful tells you to do something, you try to do it, even when it damages you.
My daughter, Lael. She’s fearless and fun. In her eight years, she’s had traumatic events, but still gives hugs.
My daughter. She’s awesome and it’s because I’m awesome. Lol.
On Friday: my daughter won her volleyball game and my mom sent me videos, because I couldn’t be there. I cried wishing I’d been there to cheer her on.
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