My whole childhood, that made my skin curl. I was looking for something authentic. I think that drove … - Lance Henriksen

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Lance Henriksen

My whole childhood, that made my skin curl. I was looking for something authentic. I think that drove me into the arts, I really do. That really did it. The only other thing that made me survive, as a human being, was getting into the arts. I was surrounded by people that were very bright and they invited you in. They were gracious. So, it gave me a great education.

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