I trained 8 hours a day 7 seven days a week and I had 2 weeks off in a year.

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Julie Benz, an American actress, worked incredibly hard to achieve her goals. She spent 8 hours every single day of the week, except for 2 weeks in the entire year, practicing and training. This shows how dedicated and committed she was to her craft, and the amount of effort she put in to become successful in her acting career.

About Julie Benz

Julie Benz is an American actress known for her roles as Darla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, and as Rita Bennett on Dexter. She has also starred in various television series and films, including Roswell, Desperate Housewives, and Rambo.

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