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Mako was a Japanese actor and voice artist born on December 10, 1933. He is known for his roles in films such as The Sand Pebbles and The Last Samurai. Mako was also a prominent voice actor, lending his voice to characters in animated films and series, including Avatar: The Last Airbender. His talent and contributions to both live-action and animated projects have made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry. Mako passed away on July 21, 2006, but his work continues to be celebrated.
"I had no idea how difficult Sondheim's music would be. All through the rehearsals, I kept flubbing. There were so many tempo changes. I could never get through the opening number without any mistakes. One day, I went up to Hal Prince and offered to leave the show. He laughed it off. He said, "Don't be silly. That's why we have tryouts.""
"I was a very happy child, so to speak. But, since we didn't have video games or television, and very little radio, in terms of a form of entertainment, I used to read a lot and I would draw a lot, and those two things used to occupy my time."
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