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“You read something and you know it's not there yet. There's a little section here that... this part's good but that is a little not, it doesn't quite work. That doesn't quite work. That's easy. To say, "OK, now, this is what I think will fix it." That's harder. And most people can tell you what's wrong with something. Very few people can say what they would do to fix it.”

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Annette Bening
Annette Bening

Annette Bening is an American actress born on May 29, 1958. She is renowned for her exceptional performances in films, particularly winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'American Beauty' and being nominated for 'The Aviator'. more

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