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“I was always cutting dialogue out when we were rehearsing, and when I produced movies, too. I felt that people don't say things in life - they act, they do things. I always wanted my characters doing, rather than saying what they were doing - which was redundant.”

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Donna Mills, born on December 11, 1940, is an American actress. She gained widespread popularity in the 1960s and early 1970s for her roles in the television series 'Kojak' and 'Kojak: Kojak'. Mills is known for her versatile performances in both theater and film, with a career that spans a variety of roles. more

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