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“I envy the sensibility in Europe, appreciating beauty in women as they age. I'm going to go that way. I might dye my gray hair for a bit, but beyond that the buck stops. I'm not having any work done.”

Quote by Rachel Bilson

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Rachel Bilson
Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson is an American actress born on August 25, 1981. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Summer Roberts in the television series 'The O.C.', and has appeared in several films in leading or supporting roles. more

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