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“He who is unable to spend a long time together in prayer, should often lift up his mind to God by short prayers.”

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Philip Neri was an Italian Catholic priest and is considered one of the founders of the Franciscans. Born on July 22, 1515, and died on May 25, 1595, Neri is known for his charitable work and care for the poor. His life and deeds have had a profound impact on posterity. more

“Here's the thing, with comedy - and I learned this from Will Ferrell - you can't be ashamed. If you're doing comedy, you have to fully commit to the joke. Shame is not part of it. If you act shy or uncomfortable about your body, that makes the audience shy and uncomfortable. And in a comedy you just want them to loosen up and laugh.”

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Author:John C. Reilly

“Actually, acting turned out to be the perfect job for me, because I had a lot of different interests. I thought about being a priest at one point. I thought about being a teacher. I thought about being a lawyer. But I think acting is probably the best job for me.”

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Author:John C. Reilly

“I actually envy actors who have a persona: 'This is the way I am. This is the part I play.' And do it over and over and over. To me, that's a lot easier than trying to reinvent yourself every six months.”

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Author:John C. Reilly

“To me, it doesn't make any sense to pick your work based on the size of the budget of the movie.”

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Author:John C. Reilly

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