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“My anger made me drink as an escape from reality, a way of forgetting. But you don't know when the medicinal effect ends and the poisoning begins ... This is my sixth year of sobriety. Overcoming alcoholism has been my greatest challenge and my greatest reward.”

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Mercedes McCambridge
Mercedes McCambridge

American actress, born on March 16, 1916, and passed away on March 2, 2004. She had a rich career in film and television, known for her distinctive voice and acting style. more

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