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A taxi driver mistakenly claims that this title character portrayed a jewel thief. This character disguises himself with an “I heart New York” hat to cut in line at JM Inc. The carrot-juice-drinking 105-year-old Dr. Lester has a private museum dedicated to this character. With the help of his wife (-5[1])Maxine, this character makes a career change to become a successful (*) puppeteer. The entire menu is replaced with this title character's name in a scene that cuts to him falling near the New Jersey Turnpike. Craig Schwartz runs a business in the filing office of a certain 7-and-a-halfth floor that allows people to experience living 15 minutes as this actor (10[1])by passing (10[1])through a portal. (10[1])For 10 points, a 1999 Spike Jonze film starring John Cusack is titled for “Being” what actor? ■END■ (10[1])

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