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“My opinions of which of my works are good are vastly different than other people's. There is one that I'm obsessed with but I swear... no one else has ever even commented on it. So I'm a bit shy to draw attention to it.”

Quote by Jemima Kirke

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Jemima Kirke is a versatile artist born on April 26, 1985. She is known for her performances in film and television, as well as her involvement in fashion and music. more

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