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Lauren Graham, born on March 16, 1967, is an accomplished American actress. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Michael Scott in the television series 'The Office', and also had a notable performance in the film 'Forrest Gump'.

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“Some people think my father was a spy, because of working for that government agency in Vietnam, but he can't find his car keys, much less keep a national secret.”

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Author:Lauren Graham

“When the creator of the show is gone, the actors end up being the people who have been there the longest.”

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Author:Lauren Graham

“I am here to tell you there's nothing in people knowing you. There's actually a loss in that! Really, the reward in life is genuinely the day of work you have. It's not the name you're making for yourself or the clicks and likes - it's such an illusion.”

People Loss Illusion

Author:Lauren Graham

“I'm gonna try to talk about this in a secular way, but where's the spirituality of just being a person? I think it contributes to this rise in bad manners and mean comments; people are being driven by seeking something that's just designed to keep them seeking something. I'm not reducing people in this age to phone-addicted dum-dums, but we have to remind ourselves to also study compassion and inner life as well.”

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Author:Lauren Graham

“The best part of getting to do what you like is just doing it. That doesn't have to do with being famous or even successful or even powerful. I see people in life who are just doing a job and seem to be having a good time. And that's the trick.”

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Author:Lauren Graham

“I could never have predicted the invention of streaming, the rerelease of the show Gilmore Girls on Netflix, and that people still wanted to hear about it. I do love how we came back to it, but it was never up to me. It won't be up to me this time, either. If it ended there, I would be sad, but I also like what we did.”

People Girl Invention Streaming

Author:Lauren Graham

“Maybe I should sit. Plenty of people use sitting as a way to pass the time.”

People Way Should Use Sitting Plenty

Book:Someday, Someday, Maybe: A Novel

Source: Someday, Someday, Maybe: A Novel

“Nobody ever seems to want my advice about serious stuff. People will be like: 'Who made that sweater?' Or 'How did you get your hair so straight?' They don't to come to me for the relationship advice or deep stuff. In fact, my little sister actually hides from me.”

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Author:Lauren Graham

“Like my dad, I have a Christmas party most years. I like to celebrate and see as many people as possible.”

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“I definitely wanted to be an actor. I didn't want to be on TV, I didn't want to be famous, I didn't want to be anyone in particular; I just wanted to do it. I see young people now who look at magazines, or American Idol and their goal is to have that lifestyle - to have good handbags, or go out with cute guys from shows, or whatever. But I definitely wanted to be an actor.”

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“I've dated people who I thought were going to be a big deal in my life, and I've also spent long periods by myself.”

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Author:Lauren Graham

About the Author

Born: March 16, 1967
Known for: Actress
Quotes: 73

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