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Quote by Winnie Holzman

“I'm a little Jewish girl from Long Island, but when I listened to Tina Turner, I pictured myself in a mini-dress, dancing like Tina Turner. It's inevitable.”

Quote by Winnie Holzman

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Winnie Holzman is an accomplished American playwright, known for her contributions to the television industry. Her most famous work is 'Grey's Anatomy', which aired from 2005 to 2021 and won numerous awards. Born in 1954, Holzman's works are celebrated for their emotional depth and complex characters. more

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