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“You can only be embarrassed if you allow yourself to be embarrassed. If you embrace it and just accept that you're kind of a klutz, and you're able to make it into comedy gold.”

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Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant is a British screenwriter, director, and actor known for his work in comedy. He is best known for his collaboration with Ryan Coogler on the 'The Office' series and with Ryan Reynolds on the 'Deadpool' series. Merchant is celebrated for his unique sense of humor and deep insight into character. more

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