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“I wouldn't say that I was an actress. I tried to be an actress. I really didn't have the gift.”

Quote by Zoe Cassavetes

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Zoe Cassavetes, born on June 29, 1970, is an American film director known for her unique narrative style and profound exploration of the human psyche in her works. more

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