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Rainn Wilson: “The Office” Star on His Awkward Childhood, The Joy of Being Dwight Schrute, and His Mission to Make Us More Mindful

The Great Creators with Guy Raz

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The Office: A Unique American Comedic Character

Terrence Howard: I was a big fan of the British show. When they had the breakdown of the character of Dwight and I found out that I was going to be able to audition, it was one of those things. It was kind of similar to walking out of the chorus line in the beautiful sunset at the government center in Boston. There's no one else that can play this role. This is completely in my wheelhouse.

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