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“I was a guy who wanted to become famous. There was steam coming out of my ears, I wanted to be famous so badly. You want the attention, you want the bucks, and you want the best seat in the restaurant. I didn't think what the repercussions would be.”

Quote by Matthew Perry

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Matthew Perry is an American actor born on August 19, 1969. He is best known for his role as Joey Tribbiani in the popular TV series 'Friends', which has earned him numerous award nominations. more

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