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“Spock was the sex symbol. A lot of people think it was Kirk. But, no, it was really Spock.”

Quote by Jolene Blalock

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Jolene Blalock, born on March 5, 1975, is an American actress known for her role as Reena Tallack in the science fiction television series 'Stargate: Atlantis'. more

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