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“I've made money doing things I love. DJing was a hobby. When I bought my turntables my mom said, "Oh what now, Taryn?" But it became pretty fruitful right away. I come from a very music-oriented family.”

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Taryn Manning, born on November 6, 1978, is an accomplished actress from the United States. She gained widespread recognition for her outstanding performance in the TV series 'Orange', for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Manning has continuously challenged herself in her acting career, participating in a variety of film and television projects, showcasing her versatile acting skills. more

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“I write most of my stuff. When I'm rejected in music, it hurts worse than when I don't get a role, because that's someone else's vision. If they don't see me as that part, even if I believe I'm the perfect person for it, that's their vision. The music is my vision.”

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“I've had an interesting time adjusting to New York. I'm from California and I'm very much a California girl. I feel lucky to officially say I'm bi-coastal.”

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“I have so many songs, it's ridiculous. I love so many different types of music and tend to write all over the map, style-wise. R&B, rock 'n' roll, screamers, pop, good-time songs.”

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“In my martial arts days. I was taught a lot of discipline that probably rolls over into other parts of my life. You're not supposed to attack back until you're attacked. You never take your skills and abuse them. I knew I could be lethal to someone my size.”

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“My dad died when I was 14. It was very sudden, traumatic, and confusing. I always felt I could have gone down a bad road at that point, but I made a choice to be a winner.”

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“Everyone thinks I'm some big drug addict and loser because of the parts I play - quite the opposite. I decided to be a winner.”

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