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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 (15[1])to cut in line at JM Inc. (-5[1])The carrot-juice-drinking 105-year-old Dr. Lester has a private museum dedicated to this character. With the help of his wife Maxine, this character makes a career change to become a successful (*) puppeteer. (-5[1])The entire menu is replaced (10[1])with this title character's name in a scene (10[1])that cuts to him falling near the New Jersey Turnpike. (10[2])Craig Schwartz (10[1])runs a business in the filing office of a certain 7-and-a-halfth floor that allows people to experience (10[1])living (10[1])15 minutes as this actor by passing through (10[1])a portal. For 10 points, a 1999 Spike Jonze film starring John (10[1])Cusack is titled for “Being” what actor? ■END■

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