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“I was a very determined kid. I couldn't imagine any other life for myself. This happens to kids who are different in any way. How am I going to make a life? Who am I going to be when I grow up? Will there be a place for me in the world? Acting gave me a sense of purpose, but it also gave me a sense that I would survive, that I would find my place.”

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Linda Hunt, born on April 2, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, is a renowned film actress. She gained fame for her performance in the film 'The Butterfly Lovers', for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the first Asian American to receive the award. more

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