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" If it were said that I didn't fulfil my potential as a mother and wife, I'd be heartbroken. But if it were said that I hadn't fulfilled my potential as an actress, I would understand the reasons why. "

Diana Rigg

Why

Understand

Mother

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Done

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Got

Young

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Day

Lie

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Nice

Brother

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Man

Down

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