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“From where I started to where I'm at right now I'm loaded in retrospect to the opportunities that I have. As far as money and the scheme of the world, I don't cash in. I do films because I'm sensitive and maybe stupid, and that I feel like I'm going to have fun on and feel like I'm going to have a good experience with. It's not about punching in and selling soap.”

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Michael Pitt, born on April 10, 1981, is an accomplished American actor known for his exceptional performances in independent films. He gained recognition for his roles in films such as 'Lost in Translation' and 'Inglourious Basterds'. more

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