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" I grew up in a family where you were allowed to say anything; you were allowed to show weakness... I have no problems talking about anything, basically. But at the same time, I know I'm different than a woman. "

Stellan Skarsgard

Time

Weakness

Family

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Home

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Stellan Skarsgard

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Storyteller

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