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“Anytime anybody asks you to do anything that is celebrating you or highlighting your life, just the fact that they cared enough about me, who am I to say no? It's a form of flattery to me and I take those things seriously, because in the long run, people don't have to care about you.”

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Vanessa Bell Calloway

Vanessa Bell Calloway is an American film actress, born on March 20, 1957. She is known for her roles in films and television, particularly in comedies and dramas from the 1980s and 1990s. Calloway is praised for her unique sense of humor and acting skills, which have made her a popular comedic actress in her prime. more

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