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“I feel like it's important to be flexible, particularly when I'm coming in late in the game and I'm connective tissue in the story. I'm not at the very center. It's important for me to have a certain kind of flexibility and try to help people do what they need to do.”

Quote by Willem Dafoe

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Willem Dafoe, born on July 22, 1955, is a renowned voice actor from the United States. He has had a significant influence in films, television series, and animations with his distinctive voice and acting skills. Dafoe has voiced numerous famous characters, including the Joker in 'Batman: The Animated Series' and Roger in 'One Piece'. His voice is easily recognizable, and he brings unique personalities to the roles he portrays. more

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