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“Everybody can justify their actions. We all think that we're doing things for reasons that are meaningful to us. Maybe not to other people, but to us.”

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Barbara Crampton

Barbara Crampton, born on December 27, 1958, is an American actress known for her roles in horror films. She gained prominence in the 1980s and 1990s with notable performances in films such as 'Aliens', 'Child's Play', and 'The Descent'. Crampton's acting style is often described as powerful and emotionally deep. more

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