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“All my career, I've said this: Critics and producers think audiences want actors that only present the silhouette and hit the points in the silhouette. What I do is too dangerous.”

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Patti LuPone is an American actress renowned for her exceptional performances in Broadway musicals. Born on April 21, 1949, she first appeared on Broadway in 1975, gaining fame with her role as Eva Perón in the musical 'Evita'. more

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