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Matthew Ashford is an American actor known for his roles in soap operas, particularly as Jack Deveraux on "Days of Our Lives." His portrayal of the complex and enduring character has earned him recognition and acclaim within the daytime television industry. Ashford's career also includes roles in other television shows and theater.
"When I draw a character, very often as I'm doing a face, my face mirrors the expression."
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"When I draw a character, very often as I'm doing a face, my face mirrors the expression."

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"Actors worry about bad breath, weight, receding hairlines and why their leading lady looks like their daughter."
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"Actors worry about bad breath, weight, receding hairlines and why their leading lady looks like their daughter."

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"All the writers and producers around us that gave us the environment where we could play. They were able to provide us with a place where we could take chances to play with things, go against the grain and do things that people don't always do."
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"All the writers and producers around us that gave us the environment where we could play. They were able to provide us with a place where we could take chances to play with things, go against the grain and do things that people don't always do."

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"After doing this, going away, trying other things and working on other shows, this character, and working within Days of Our Lives, has been one of the most enjoyable experiences in my career."
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"After doing this, going away, trying other things and working on other shows, this character, and working within Days of Our Lives, has been one of the most enjoyable experiences in my career."

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"It's a rare thing to find somebody you can work with, work off of, and have fun with."
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"It's a rare thing to find somebody you can work with, work off of, and have fun with."

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"Obviously, you check tht she's safe, she's clean, got all the fingers and toes, like that's going to help them through life. It'll help them walk, but you can't pull them out and check their IQ or anything."
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"Obviously, you check tht she's safe, she's clean, got all the fingers and toes, like that's going to help them through life. It'll help them walk, but you can't pull them out and check their IQ or anything."

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"It's very easy for me to laugh at myself and laugh at life."
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"It's very easy for me to laugh at myself and laugh at life."

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"I was prepared for the theatre, but not for the nuts and bolts."
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"I was prepared for the theatre, but not for the nuts and bolts."

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"I had not picked up a tennis racket in 15 years, so I tried."
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"I had not picked up a tennis racket in 15 years, so I tried."

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"It ended up being a very good thing, because they finally started writing for the character, and I realized that you have to go to work with a purpose. I learned from the experience and then moved on."
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"It ended up being a very good thing, because they finally started writing for the character, and I realized that you have to go to work with a purpose. I learned from the experience and then moved on."

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"The fact is, it was a big show. We were a part of that show. Everybody watches for different reasons. There were some people who were tuning in that day to see what was going on with other characters."
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"The fact is, it was a big show. We were a part of that show. Everybody watches for different reasons. There were some people who were tuning in that day to see what was going on with other characters."

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"I don't know if Jim was a major part of that or not. He is one of a small group of real storytellers. He has enormous imagination and ability to write. I'm glad he's coming back. It's going to be good for the show."
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"I don't know if Jim was a major part of that or not. He is one of a small group of real storytellers. He has enormous imagination and ability to write. I'm glad he's coming back. It's going to be good for the show."

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"I played a lot of character parts in school."
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"I played a lot of character parts in school."

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"I think having eight kids evens things out a bit. You learn about the world; you learn about the world; you learn you've got to get along. We're all - if anything - very adjustable."
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"I think having eight kids evens things out a bit. You learn about the world; you learn about the world; you learn you've got to get along. We're all - if anything - very adjustable."

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"What's the point of being negative or fearful? We can't control it."
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"What's the point of being negative or fearful? We can't control it."

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"Cartoons have always been an enjoyment to me... a relaxation... I get my ideas from everyday events."
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"Cartoons have always been an enjoyment to me... a relaxation... I get my ideas from everyday events."

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"It confirms for me that we did something on Days that meant something. We had our ups and downs, but Missy and I and some of the other actors, created something that was really memorable."
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"It confirms for me that we did something on Days that meant something. We had our ups and downs, but Missy and I and some of the other actors, created something that was really memorable."

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"For me, the joy of doing it is doodling when I want to. But if I had to do it, I'd lose the joy."
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"For me, the joy of doing it is doodling when I want to. But if I had to do it, I'd lose the joy."

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