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“I start at square one with every role. If I let myself feel pressure, it would crush me. The truth is that everyone pays attention to who's number one at the box office. And none of it matters, because the only thing that really exists is the connection the audience has with a movie. Sometimes that's a palpable thing, but other times it's not. No actor has control of that. All you can control is your own passion for doing the work in the first place.”

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Tom Hanks, born on July 9, 1956, is an acclaimed American actor. Renowned for his versatile performances across various genres, from comedy to drama, from war films to science fiction, Hanks has won numerous awards, including two Academy Awards. His acting career spans multiple mediums, including film, television, stage, and radio. more

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