J. K. Simmons

Fortunately, for the first 20 years in my career, I didn't have any other responsibilities outside of myself. I didn't have a wife and kids, so I could afford to sort of barely scrape by, to do theater.

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These are some quotes by American author J. K. Simmons Actor, who was born on January 9, 1955.

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I don't respond to authority figures who abuse their authority.

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I read 'Whiplash,' and I wanted to do it.

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People evolve and it's important to not stop evolving just because you've reached 'adulthood.'

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