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“My brother, who's a few years older then me, went to college in New York. He said all of these people from Saturday Night Live do improv together in Upright Citizens Brigade, and I thought, "Oh, that sounds really cool." So when I got braces and couldn't play music anymore, I said to my parents that I wanted to go to New York and take a class at that place. They were remarkably on board with it. I got on the train, went up, took a class and I loved it.”

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Zach Woods

Zach Woods, born on September 25, 1984, is an accomplished American actor. He is widely recognized for his exceptional performances in various television shows and films, particularly for his roles in 'The Office' and 'Silicon Valley'. more

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