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“I think people were not expecting us [with Robert Ben Garant] to, they were just like, "Well here come the writers," but we both were coming out of a sketch comedy background, so when we pitch a movie, we play every character in the film. You act it out, you perform it - you do a 10-minute performance of the movie.”

Quote by Thomas Lennon

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Thomas Lennon, born on August 9, 1970, is an American actor known for his talent in comedy. He has gained recognition for his contributions to the film and television industry. more

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