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“I auditioned for 'The Rainmaker.' Nothing. I auditioned for 'One…” quote by Ed O'Neill — Download Open image

“I auditioned for 'The Rainmaker.' Nothing. I auditioned for 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.' Nothing. 'Antigone' was my big break. I got a part as a Roman guard. I carried a spear.”

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