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“My sister is a very peculiar lady. When we were young, I wasn't allowed to talk to her friends. Now I'm not allowed to talk to her children, nor are they permitted to see me. This is the nature of the lady. Doesn't bother me at all.”

Quote by Joan Fontaine

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Joan Fontaine was a renowned American actress of British birth, best known for her career in films from the 1940s and 1950s. She starred in several classic movies, including 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' and 'Rear Window', for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. more

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