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Undefeated Motivation

Undefeated Motivation

Helen Mirren 

“All you have to do is to look like crap on film and everyone thinks you’re a brilliant actress. Actually, all you’ve done is look like crap.” -Helen Mirren

“All you have to do is to look like crap on film and everyone thinks you’re a brilliant actress. Actually, all you’ve done is look like crap.” -Helen Mirren

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