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TIL that actor/comedian/writer Mark Moseley does such a good impression of Eddie Murphy he’s taken over his roles from Mulan and Shrek for sequels / TV shows; and his Arnold Schwarzenegger impression is so good when played side by side with the real it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference.

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