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Actor Quote by Reggie Lee

“I consider myself a fortunate working actor, but I really…” quote by Reggie Lee — Download Open image

“I consider myself a fortunate working actor, but I really work at it all the time. If I have a couple of weeks off, I'm taking class. You never stop. I started when I was 10 years old in Cleveland, and I've never stopped working my butt off.”

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