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Todd: So, Kate, are you into movies? Kate: Yeah, I watch them from time to time. Todd: What actors or actresses do you like? Kate: My favorite actor would be Brad Pitt. Todd: Really, Brad Pitt? Now is that because hes handsome or because hes a good a

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