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“I'm a believer in belief. Faith is something that works - it causes people to do things, it has results. It's an intangible, indefinable, very real thing. And it moves people, sometimes to atrocity. And sometimes to survival.”

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Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones, born on September 15, 1946, is an American actor renowned for his tough guy persona. He has won an Academy Award for Best Actor and is celebrated for his exceptional performances in films. more

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