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“Whenever I hear somebody go, "I feel so religious right now!" I'm like, "Well, you're tying yourself up in knots, are you?" There's no spiritual connotation to that word whatsoever. And while it binds you to a rope, because it's about belonging, it alienates you to others. That can't be part of God's plan, if there is a God.”

Quote by James Callis

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Born on June 4, 1971, James Callis is a talented actor who has won the hearts of audiences with his outstanding performances in various film and television works. more

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