FACTS ABOUT METHEW PERRY

Lost finger tip

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Journalist mother

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Dated actresses

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Tennis player

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Recovery champion

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Knew Friends script

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Addiction struggle

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Allowed to help write

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Emmy nomination

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Sent People cover to teacher

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