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“I've always been kind of an escape artist. I think that I thought the day-to-day reality of things was unbearably flat.”

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Sharon Stone, born on March 10, 1958, is a renowned American actress. She gained worldwide fame for her outstanding performance in the film 'Basic Instinct', for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Stone's acting career spans various types of films and television shows, and she has won the admiration of audiences with her unique charm and acting skills. more

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