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“It had taken thirty years for me to understand that regrets do not dissipate, they do not abate into sadness—they harden until they have formed into a small fist that often rests quietly in the pit of your stomach but that can suddenly, and without warning, land a punch so powerful you are left doubled over in pain, gasping for breath.”

Quote by Kate Mulgrew

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How to Forget: A Daughter's Memoir

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Kate Mulgrew
Kate Mulgrew

Kate Mulgrew is an American actress best known for her role as Captain Kathryn Janeway in the television series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'. Born on April 29, 1955, she has been active in the film and television industry since the 1980s. more

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