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" Stays at the in-laws' aren't inherently sexy. "
Emily V. Gordon
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" You didn't have to know anything about show business to appreciate the characters' humor, because at its heart, 'Party Down' was about following dreams, dealing with rejection, and surviving all the lame jobs we've all had to work just to get by in the meantime. "
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" In high school, I decided that all of my female friends were stupid and traded them for guy friends. I loved horror movies and heavy metal and used these interests to become a 'guys' girl.' "
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" There is no level of professional rejection that can compare to almost dying. "
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