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“I had been used to improvising and even in the audition I was feeling free to rearrange Aaron Sorkin words a little bit, as lovely as they were. I didn't find out until after I got the part how furious Aaron was at me for doing that. They said, "He was livid. He did everything in his power not to jump down your throat!" But I came to realise that Aaron was writing in metre and the rhythm of the language is very important.”

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Richard Schiff, born on May 27, 1955, is an accomplished American actor. He is known for his versatile performances in various television series and films, renowned for his exceptional acting skills and unique character portrayal. more

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