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“Here's what I had: I had the arrogance of saying I'd like to be in a 'good' movie, so in fact, when I was hot, I turned down a lot of stuff because I didn't think I wanted to watch it.”

Quote by Ali MacGraw

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Born on April 1, 1939, Ali MacGraw is an American actress known for her role in the film 'Love Story,' for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. MacGraw's career spans a variety of film and television projects, and her performances have been well-received by audiences. more

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