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Sculpting Away: An Interview with Willem Dafoe

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Willem Dafoe's versatility as an actor cannot be understated. His range as a performer is remarkable, and that comes across in a wide range of his performances, from his expressive turn as Jesus of Nazareth in "The Last Temptation of Christ" to his charmingly bombastic voice-acting performance in "Fantastic Mr. Fox."