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Diane Lane, born on January 22, 1965, is an accomplished American actress known for her exceptional performances in films and television. She gained prominence in the 1980s and has since established herself as a respected figure in the entertainment industry, with notable roles in movies such as 'Unfaithful' and 'Bound'.

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“I feel like I'm the most forgiven actress I can think of, probably because of this short memory people have!”

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“Sometimes I think opposable thumbs were invented so teenage girls could use text messaging.”

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“Well, I can fake my way around some things, but I don't think I would be good at betting.”

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“I think I'd be in an entirely different business if it were easy.”

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“Americans have an interesting conundrum, a black and white line: You're on one side or the other of Puritanism or licentiousness. But that gray area where people abide, between their ears or on the Internet, needs to be fleshed out more in terms of permission granted. I think a lot of women are contained within the parentheses of shoulds and role-play. It's all about entitlement and history. It's all about upper-body strength - and exacting your will.”

“I think certainly directing is a visual medium, but it's also about communication, and a lot of times great directors are lacking in communication skills, which is rather shocking to discover that.”

Thinking Communication

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“I think a lot of the time, the studio system is so compelled to kowtow to its fear that women are not going to be found sympathetic. It just sort of euthanizes any hope of more diverse examples of the emotional realities of people. Representing my gender, I think, "Well, I have those emotions, why don't those ever get brought to the screen so I can feel recognized?"”

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“I think that directing is the ultimate martyred task of filmmaking, that it has nobility to it. It takes three years to make a film, for the most part. I think it requires the attentiveness of a mother hen. I don't know how people raise children and direct films. I'm sorry, I don't know, how can you be good at both?”

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“I think that anybody that smiles automatically looks better.”

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“I think the secret to happiness is having a Teflon soul. Whatever comes your way, you either let it slide or you cook with it.”

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“I think fun is an important part of the entertainment industry, and it should be. Anybody who's not incorporating some of that into their work needs to take a break, go away, and have an attitude adjustment.”

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“I think that directing is the ultimate martyred task of filmmaking, that it has nobility to it. It takes three years to make a film, for the most part. I think it requires the attentiveness of a mother hen.”

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Born: January 22, 1965
Known for: Actress
Quotes: 70

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