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"I had never done any theater in high school, which actually worked to my benefit. I didn't develop any bad habits."

David James Elliott, Canadian Actor

Habit, Habits, School, Theater

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"I had never done any theater in high school, which actually worked to my benefit. I didn't develop any bad habits."

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"I had never done any theater in high school, which actually worked to my benefit. I didn't develop any bad habits."

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