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Dane Cook Says He Regrets Skipping 'SNL' Audition Over Panic Attack: "I Blew It"

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Comedy icon Dane Cook opens up about his regrets over missing a career-defining SNL audition due to a debilitating panic attack.
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  • Cook revealed he turned down the 'SNL' gig in the 90s because he was gripped by 'crippling' stage fright, a decision he now calls his 'biggest professional regret'.
  • The comedian, who went on to become a household name, says he 'blew it' by not pushing through his anxiety, missing out on a potential breakout moment on the iconic sketch show.
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