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“I'm kind of a failure. I mean, I'll be honest. I'm successful in that I'm getting to work on great stuff, but I think I'm a failure in all the personal stuff that is most important to me.”

Quote by Paul Feig

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Paul Feig, born on September 17, 1962, is an American actor. He has appeared in numerous film and television projects and is best known for his work in comedy. more

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