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“I just would never go audition, and yet I was in very visible places where people would come looking for actors. I say I'm lazy, though I'm sure if I were in therapy for a lot of years, it would turn out to be a lot more than laziness. After awhile, it was, like, too embarrassing for me not to go on auditions. I had to be humiliated into it.”

Quote by Ellen Barkin

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Ellen Barkin, born on April 16, 1954, is an accomplished American actress. She has starred in numerous films and television series, renowned for her exceptional acting skills and diverse roles. Barkin has received numerous awards throughout her career, including an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. more

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