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James Franco is a published  author and has written several  books, including a collection of  short stories titled "Palo Alto".

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Franco is also an  accomplished visual artist  and has exhibited his work at  galleries around the world. 

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Franco is a huge fan of horror  movies and has directed  several  horror films, including  "The Institute" and "The Rental". 

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Franco is a polyglot and  can speak several languages  fluently, including Spanish,  Italian, and French. 

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Franco is a licensed  pilot and has a  private pilot's license. 

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Franco is a big fan of the  "Twilight" book series and  even auditioned for the role  of Edward Cullen in the film adaptations. 

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Franco is a trained classical  pianist and often  incorporates his piano skills  into his films and performances. 

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Franco is a vegetarian and  has been a vocal advocate  for animal rights and  ethical treatment of animals. 

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Franco is a graduate of the  Rhode Island School of  Design and has a  degree in painting. 

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Franco has also served as a  guest lecturer at several  universities, including  Columbia University and NYU.