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Al Pacino

When my mother got home from work, she would take me to the movies. It was her way of getting out, and she would take me with her. I'd go home and act all the parts. It had a tremendous influence on my becoming an actor.

Al Pacino

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Al Pacino’s mother used trips to the movies as a way to escape her daily routine, and she included him in these outings. Watching films together inspired him so much that he would imitate the characters at home, which played a big role in his decision to become an actor.

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