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“And I didn’t feel like I was that person.

Jason Ritter smiling

I thought [I was] a little bit too crazy,” the actor explained.

Maybe I can be this person.'"

“I didn’t feel like I was worth not drinking for …

Jason Ritter and Melanie Lynskey smiling

I was doing it for Melanie,' says Ritter.

“She was worth not drinking [for], I wasn’t.”

“I wanted [to be a dad].

Jason Ritter and Melanie Lynskey smiling

I knew I wanted that.”

I can actually handle responsibility,” he says.

“That’s the hugest thing for me.”