"You grow up in a Sicilian household, becoming an actor is not a big leap."

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"You grow up in a Sicilian household, becoming an actor is not a big leap."

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"My grandparents told endless stories about the town they were from. It became an almost mythic place."

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"I get to meet a lot of people, and I really like people."

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"Your face is your calling card, but you're not so famous that you can't go out."

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