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“It's rare for artists to really stare deeply at themselves in the mirror, literally, because there's constantly a mirror on you. But figuratively speaking, I'm really into growth, so when I look in the mirror, I see somebody who's just trying to get better everyday.”

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Omari Hardwick
Omari Hardwick

Omari Hardwick is an American actor born on January 9, 1974. He is well-regarded for his performances in television series such as 'Breaking Bad' and 'Game of Thrones'. Hardwick is known in the entertainment industry for his versatility and depth of character portrayal. more

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