Quote by Michael Shannon
My dad used to say, You have to become part of the machine to beat

My dad used to say, You have to become part of the machine to beat the machine, and theres some validity in it. But honestly, even when Im inside the machine, you still see me. I stick out a little bit. – Michael Shannon

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One of the reasons Im an actor is because I was no physical specimen as a child. I wasnt athletic and didnt have any prowess in that regard. Growing up in Kentucky, most little boys were trying to get into sports, and it was very competitive, so that was not to be. But I did want to do something. – Michael Shannon

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I was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, the youngest of four girls, including my oldest sister, Lisa, who has special needs. My mom was a special education teacher, and my dad worked on the Army base. We werent wealthy, but we were determined to succeed. – Eva Longoria

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My dad bought me a guitar and people would ask me to play. – Rod Stewart

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When I was younger, my family would go camping and fishing on our ranches. My dad loves being around all kinds of animals. Hes the one who got me to be a really big animal lover. – Paris Hilton

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