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“Having and raising children is doing something with your life! ... And I have to say that having your kids is one of the greatest things you can do.”

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Patricia Heaton
Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heaton, born on March 4, 1958, is an accomplished American actress. She is best known for her roles in the television series 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and its spin-off 'Frasier', for which she won an Emmy Award. more

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