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“To counter-balance the natural humility of motherhood, I garden ... In the garden, more than any place, I really feel successful.”

Quote by Glenda Jackson

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Glenda Jackson is a renowned British actress and politician, born on May 9, 1936. She achieved remarkable success in the entertainment industry, with four Oscar nominations and becoming a iconic figure in British film and television during the 1970s. In politics, Jackson served as a Member of Parliament from 1987 to 1992 and as a life peer in the House of Lords from 1997 to 2005. more

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