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David Schwimmer

Profession : Actor

Birth : November 2, 1966

I love directing. It's something I started doing in theatre when I was in university in Chicago and I started a theatre company right out of college and was directing for many years.

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When I was six years old, my parents took me to this farmers' market with a petting zoo. They put me on a pony and, for some reason, it took off at a run and they had to chase it down. They tell me it was kind of traumatic.

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Being generous or doing things for others actually makes me feel good so I don't do it because I hope karma will come round and get me and I'll benefit from it.

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Knowing yourself and expressing it is hip. I think knowing yourself is the real journey, for me anyway.

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If someone doesn't believe enough in your product to put money in to it, then you should rethink how good the product is.

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Older actors can still play young, but it's harder for young actors to be able to play that age range.

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And the thing is, every time you start a new show or do a new series, you're committing to another six years.

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I think I'm a very very nice director. Very supportive, very nurturing. I definitely try to challenge my actors but I think I'm very supportive.

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