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" My older siblings and I all work in 'the industry'. So obviously we have hectic schedules, but we make it work. "
Lily Collins
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" As a little girl living in the English countryside, I used to go running around in the forests, creating my own fairy tale. "
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" The journalist in me always loved relating and socialising and connecting with people, but there came a point where I needed to make a decision to stop that being my focus and really focus on acting - an audience are only really going to believe me as a character to an extent if they don't know me as Lily that well. "
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" I sang for 'Mirror Mirror.' I love singing. "
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" My advice for girls who are waiting for their Prince Charming is to be open for anything. Be open to new experiences, be open to the idea that it may take longer than you want, but if you're open to meeting new people and new adventures, then love will come along. "
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" Don't let the American twang fool you. I still say, 'I'm going home,' when I come to England, and I love a good old cup of PG Tips with a Jaffa Cake. "
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" I don't want to acquire whatever 'fame' is. "
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" Because my dad was often gone, I never wanted to do anything that would make him stay away even longer. I became extra careful about what I said and how I said it, afraid he'd think I was angry or didn't love him. And the truth is, I was angry. I missed him and wanted him there. "
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