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“It seems like a cliche, but you do grow up a lot faster when you travel a lot, go through things like this interview, spend time away from home and hang around with other actors. It's inevitable that you're not going to have a so-called normal childhood.”

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Matt Dillon is an American actor known for his versatile performances in films and television. Born on February 18, 1964, he has gained recognition for his roles in a variety of films, from independent to mainstream commercial movies, particularly during the 1990s and early 2000s. more

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