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“He goes, ‘You can't be timid on the show, because the characters, you got to really commit,’” Lovitz explained, adding, “ the lead,” Lovitz continued. “He goes, ‘No, when you're on the show, you're in charge. Take charge of the sketch. Take charge of the character.’ You know what I mean? It's a certain mentality that's very helpful.
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