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We all know people for that length of time and people change. they mature. there is a certain expectation that a fictional character does not change. but you can't go back and play him the same way.
-David Duchovny
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We All Know People For That Length

David Duchovny
We all know people for that length of time and people change. they mature. there is a certain expectation that a fictional character does not change. but you can't go back and play him the same way.
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