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“A perfect movie is a different thing, but a funny movie is easy. I was really happy that I got everyone that I got. Everybody got to play to their strengths and was paired up in the right scenarios. It was very fortunate. It was exciting, the whole process. It makes more difficulty in editing 'cause there's more footage, but the guy I had handle it was a documentarian editor for a long time, so it was very useful.”

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Matt Walsh, born on October 13, 1964, is an American actor known for his versatile performances in both television and film. He has gained recognition for his unique acting style and sense of humor, appearing in notable projects such as 'Seinfeld', 'The West Wing', and 'Veep'. more

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