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“One thing I've learned in my career is that you don't have to answer people right away. I've learned how to say, "Can I get back to you about that?" Now I've given myself time to really assess what you asked me to do or what the situation is, think about it, then come up with a plan. Then by doing that, when I come back to you, it's not what I say it's how I say it.”

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Vanessa Bell Calloway
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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