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Tom Hanks joins Conan for a wide-ranging conversation about his new novel, his relationship with fame, why he still gets nervous before every role, and the friendship rituals that have kept him grounded for four decades in Hollywood.
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Hanks tells Conan that the secret to surviving Hollywood isn't talent or luck — it's relationships. His marriage to Rita Wilson, his friendships with Spielberg and Ron Howard, and his relationship with his children are what keep him sane.
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Despite being one of the most acclaimed actors in history, Hanks admits he still feels fear and self-doubt before every new project. Courage isn't the absence of fear — it's performing despite it.