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“Once I started on 'Frances' I discovered it was literally a bottomless well. It devastated me to maintain that for eighteen weeks, to be immersed in this state of rage for twelve to eighteen hours a day. It spilled all over, into other areas of my life.”

Quote by Jessica Lange

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American actress known for her remarkable performances in film and television. She gained acclaim in the 1980s and early 1990s for her roles in 'There Will Be Blood', 'Dangerous Liaisons', and 'Blue Velvet', for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. more

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