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“You really can't take a cat and turn it into a dog, or try and get lemons off an apple tree, or what have you.”

Quote by Diane Lane

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Diane Lane, born on January 22, 1965, is an accomplished American actress known for her exceptional performances in films and television. She gained prominence in the 1980s and has since established herself as a respected figure in the entertainment industry, with notable roles in movies such as 'Unfaithful' and 'Bound'. more

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“Every film is its own experience, its own planet, its own family. It seems infinite when you're working on it, and then it's suddenly very finite, and it's done.”

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“I can tell you that, you know, when I went to my first movie premiere, it was my own movie, and I wore the best jeans I had and my favorite top. You know, I made sure my hair had some wave in it because I braided it the night before myself.”

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“I love the rebelliousness of snail mail, and I love anything that can arrive with a postage stamp. There's something about that person's breath and hands on the letter.”

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“I loved acting, I started as a child and it is interesting because I didn't compare myself to others that were doing the same thing. I just felt that I needed to stay focused and stay out of trouble.”

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“If people knew what made hits they'd make more of them, so to have the illusion of control over one's career isn't something I can even pretend to have.”

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