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He is saying that his wife's job in Los Angeles is the main reason he does not live in Manhattan. Without that, he would return to life on the Upper West Side.
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Originally said in English.
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About John Lithgow
American actor
John Lithgow is an American actor known for his wide-ranging work on stage and screen. He studied at Harvard University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before building a career that has earned major recognition in theatre, television, and film. His awards include four Actor Awards, seven Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, a Laurence Olivier Award, and three Tony Awards. He has also been nominated for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and four Grammy Awards.
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