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“All men are alike. If you ask any American man, 'How are you?' he'll answer 'Fine,' even if his mother just had a heart attack.”

Quote by Joan Hackett

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Joan Hackett
Joan Hackett

Joan Hackett was an American film actress known for her work in films and television during the 1960s and 1970s. She starred in several classic films, including 'The Misfit' and 'The Red Pony', and played the role of Dorothy Provine in the television series 'The Doris Day Show'. more

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