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The speaker says his work opportunities usually come from being funny on the spot or from having a distinctive appearance. He is describing how his comedy and look both shape how people cast him. The tone is self-aware and a little self-deprecating.
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Originally said in English.
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About T. J. Miller
American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and screenwriter
T. J. Miller is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for his work in television and film, especially for playing Erlich Bachman on HBO’s Silicon Valley and Weasel in the Deadpool films. He built his reputation across stand-up, acting, producing, and screenwriting. His best-known screen roles include Silicon Valley, which ran from 2014 to 2017, and Deadpool, along with its 2018 sequel, where he played the Marvel Comics character Weasel.
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