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“The most difficult thing about acting and directing in a film is acting and directing in a film. Every ounce of your physical and emotional being, and your analytical and thoughtful and producorial being, is being exercised at all points. You are 100% working on overdrive, but because it is only for X amount of days, if you have the stomach for it, you hustle through. It's a massive undertaking, and I think preparation is the key to success for that endeavor.”

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Lake Bell
Lake Bell

Lake Bell, born on March 24, 1979, is an accomplished American actress known for her versatility in film and television, showcasing her talents in a variety of genres from comedy to drama. more

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