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“I feel like when you have an unauthorized police badge and something that looks like it could be a concealed weapon in the small of your back that when you, someone crosses you, pisses you off, road rage, I think just the slight badge and the little moving away of the jacket and not losing eye contact does amazing things.”

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Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock is an accomplished American actress, born on July 26, 1964. She is renowned for her remarkable performances in films such as 'Speed' and 'Miss Congeniality'. Bullock has won an Academy Award for Best Actress and is considered one of Hollywood's most influential actresses. more

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