
Dumb Celebrity Quotes – Billy Bob Thornton
According to Billy Bob Thornton's analogy, being an actor is mashed potatoes and getting nominated for an Oscar is the gravy. Winning must be the bacon and cheese on top.
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According to Billy Bob Thornton's analogy, being an actor is mashed potatoes and getting nominated for an Oscar is the gravy. Winning must be the bacon and cheese on top.

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