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Being A Movie Star Is A Rare Job. Nobody Gives You Any Guarantees That You'll Get To Do It Forever. It's A Very Lucky And Privileged Position To Be In.

-Diane Keaton

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Being A Movie Star

Diane Keaton

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Being A Movie Star Is A Rare Job. Nobody Gives You Any Guarantees That You'll Get To Do It Forever. It's A Very Lucky And Privileged Position To Be In.

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