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" Oh my God. Brian De Palma. I love him. "

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" I was depressed at a very young age - mental illness runs in my family, especially on the female side. "

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" When I was 16, I created this online platform for female artists. I messaged women who I loved; that's how I got work and connected with people. You don't need to plead for entry into a system that doesn't want you anyway. "

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