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Bill Pullman

Truthfully, I almost avoided 'While You Were Sleeping,' because I find those romantic comedies kind of precious, and they're full of lines that leave you feeling a little bewildered when you say them.

Bill Pullman

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Bill Pullman is saying he nearly chose not to watch the movie because he thinks romantic comedies can be overly sweet and unrealistic. He also feels that the dialogue in these films often sounds strange or awkward when spoken aloud.

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