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“[With R-rated movie] you're not dealing with the restrictions imposed by the FCC. They're self-imposed. In a way, that does make it harder. You actually have to think about it, as opposed to just taking for granted that you're not going to be able to do this.”

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Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane is an American actor, animator, producer, writer, and voice actor. He is best known for creating and voicing the characters of Family Guy, Cleveland Brown, and Stewie Griffin. MacFarlane has won numerous awards for his work, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program. more

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