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“When I'm looking for Zen and I'm not saying this facetiously at all - I would really rather surf, scuba dive, or fly my plane. And, when I feel tension about the grind of work, it's not getting the money to make films versus making films that constitutes the grind, it's all this stuff.”

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Edward Norton

Edward Norton is an American actor, born on August 18, 1969. He is renowned for his exceptional performances in films, particularly in 'Fight Club' and 'American History X'. Norton's acting career began on stage and gradually shifted to the screen, earning him numerous awards and nominations. more

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