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“I had never done Shakespeare before, but I don't think you can be an actor and not do it. There were moments when I thought, I'm just not going to be able to pull this off.”

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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