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“Kind of the exhausting thing about doing pure comedy, or something that's broader, is you're kind of a slave to the laugh. If it's not funny, then there's not much point in doing it. The kind of über-objective is to make people laugh. You always have to have that in the back of your mind, "Eh, I've got to figure out a way to make this funny."”

Quote by John C. Reilly

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John C. Reilly, born on May 24, 1965, is an American actor known for his versatile and unique acting style. He has appeared in numerous well-known films, including the 'Old School' and 'Walk Hard' series. more

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