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Matt Damon says he nearly starred in ‘Ted’ and laments turning down the role

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“So I overthought it and I talked myself out of it."

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    Matt Damon says he nearly starred in ‘Ted’ and laments turning down the role (opens Boston)

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    “So I overthought it and I talked myself out of it."

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