On the recordDecember 6, 2021
I have worked on a lot of fun movies, but my favorite job was having a boss who gave the order to take out bin Laden and who`s cool with all of us getting gay-married.
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Kal Penn reflects on his time working with President Obama, highlighting a significant decision and progressive values.
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