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" I grew up in a house where language was appreciated and cared about. I'm sure that, although I wasn't aware of it at the time, it must have made an impression on me. "

Marian Seldes

House

Appreciated

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Someone

Never

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Fairly

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City

Live

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Mental

People

" I have had a career in which, almost without exception, every single person I've worked with has helped me. "