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“I act because I can't seem to live with myself if I do not. I don't know any other way to be. It isn't something you can explain; it is just something that you do; it is something that you are.”

Quote by Martin Sheen

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Martin Sheen is an American actor born on August 3, 1940. He has had an impressive career in both film and television, best known for his roles in 'Forrest Gump' as Bubba Gump and 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' as Captain James T. Kirk. Sheen is renowned for his deep acting skills and diverse range of characters. more

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