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Undefeated Motivation

Undefeated Motivation

Helen Mirren 

“I’ve always found as an actress that the best thing to do in film or TV or theater is just to lose yourself in it. Think of the story, the character, the worlds we’re in, and forget everything else.” -Helen Mirren

“I’ve always found as an actress that the best thing to do in film or TV or theater is just to lose yourself in it. Think of the story, the character, the worlds we’re in, and forget everything else.” -Helen Mirren

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