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“Actors take risks all the time. We put ourselves on the line. It is creative to be able to interpret someone's words and breathe life into them.”

Quote by Patty Duke

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Patty Duke was an American actress, born on December 14, 1946, and passed away on March 29, 2016. She is best known for her role in the television series 'The Patty Duke Show' and won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film 'The Miracle Worker'. more

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