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“I decided, "Well, I'll be a forest ranger!" Because I thought, "I'll get to go out in the woods, I'll be in the forest, and I can sit in a tower and watch for forest fires and play my guitar. That's what I want to do!" Well, I was an idiot, of course.”

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Keith Carradine

Keith Carradine is an accomplished American actor, born on August 8, 1949. He is renowned for his exceptional performances in film, television, and theater, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s. Carradine has starred in numerous films, including 'Five Easy Pieces' and 'Nashville', which helped establish his career. more

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