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Acting is sort of an extension of childhood. You get to play all of these roles and have so much fun. Playing an athlete
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"Acting is sort of an extension of childhood. You get to play all of these roles and have so much fun. Playing an athlete would be so cool. Or where you get to shoot guns, ride horses. I wouldn't turn down any of that"

- Jon Hamm

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In this quote, star Jon Hamm assesses the joy and enjoyment of acting, comparing it to the carefree nature of childhood. He describes that through acting, he is able to handle various functions and completely immerse himself in them, enabling him to have a good time. He specifically discusses the excitement of playing an athlete or a character who gets to participate in action-packed activities like shooting weapons and riding horses. Hamm expresses his enthusiasm for these types of functions, stating that he would never ever reject the chance to play them. In general, this quote highlights the spirited and daring nature of acting and the pleasure it gives those who pursue it.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jon Hamm somewhere between March 10, 1971 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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