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Film actress

Ally Sheedy, born on June 13, 1962, is an accomplished American actress known for her versatility and talent in the film industry. She gained recognition for her performances in several notable films throughout her career.

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Famous Ally Sheedy Quotes

“It is worth it to me to know I have succeeded based on my abilities and not on my looks or any 'connections.' I've tried not to embody destructive female images in my work.”

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“Everybody likes to gossip. But it can be a little scary to have people knowing secrets about me when I don't know anything about them. It's not exactly a two-way street there.”

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“The fact is, I can have any experience of life I want. I don't have to choose any one thing or act in any one way to define myself as a woman now. I am one.”

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“I think everybody has the ability to fall in love with a man or with a woman or a white person or a black person or a Jewish person or a Protestant person or whatever.”

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“When you grow up, your heart dies.”

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Book:Don't you forget about me: contemporary writers on the films of John Hughes

Source: Don't you forget about me: contemporary writers on the films of John Hughes

“My experiences have taught me a lot and I'm happy with my learnings, if not with what I went through to learn.”

Ifs Hands Taught Experience

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“But the fact is, nobody gets off drugs unless they really want to, and I really wanted to.”

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“I think that acting involves doing your job so well that you are able to help the viewer identify with the character.”

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“Hollywood is the definition of sexual discrimination.”

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“I have the desire to work as an actress, but I have no ambition to be a star.”

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About the Author

Born: June 13, 1962
Known for: Film actress
Quotes: 10

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Don't you forget about me: contemporary writers on the films of John HughesRelated source material

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