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" I don't mind talking about my family and how to balance it all. But, in today's world, we should probably be asking both women and men about work and family and how to balance the two. "

Kelli O'Hara

Women

Today

Work

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Magic

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Family

" The hardest role that I've ever tried to play was Clara Johnson in 'Light in the Piazza' at Lincoln Center. It was the least fun I've ever had, but the most beautiful experience I've ever had. I could not understand her. I could not put my feet in her shoes. I came home every night, and I was depressed. "

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Time

Loved

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Kelli O'Hara

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Opera

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Named

" I've always wanted to do a Shakespeare play. "