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“You try to go where the great scripts are, if you can, or you go where the not great scripts are, because that's what's being offered to you.”

Quote by Stephen Lang

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Stephen Lang is an accomplished American actor, born on July 11, 1952. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows, gaining fame for his roles in 'Aliens' and 'Braveheart'. more

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