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“I'm getting the jobs that are a gift, and also the jobs that I do because I just love them. That's ideal, for anybody. I get to enjoy the day that I go to work. I actually enjoy every minute of the day.”

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Kristin Bauer van Straten

Kristin Bauer van Straten, born on November 26, 1966, is an American actress known for her role as Liz Collins in the television series 'The Vampire Diaries'. more

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