Quote by James Van Der Beek

Being the lead of the show and working a lot of hours - all good stuff, a tremendous education, incredible opportunity, it changed my life - it was a marathon, and by the end of it I was pretty beat.

Being the lead of the show and working a lot of hours - all

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The quote reflects the perspective of someone who played the lead role in a show and describes it as an incredibly beneficial experience. They gained a tremendous education and had an amazing opportunity that brought significant changes to their life. However, they acknowledge that being the main actor required long hours and rigorous effort, causing them to feel exhausted by the end of it, likening the experience to running a marathon.

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By James Van Der Beek

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