19. He Doesnt Lose Sleep Over The M-Word Or The D-Word
Dinklage was born with achondroplasia, a condition that affected the growth of his limbs. As a result, Dinklage stands at four feet, five inches tall. And although he's struggled with his size over the years, he's not overly precious about terms and words. "I hate all that 'little person' shit. Call me a midget, but just be real," said Dinklage in a 2004 interview with The Guardian. "I am all for correct terms, but please don't tiptoe around feelings. Don't be too careful, because that shuts you off from people."
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