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" There's a lot of conning as part of our society, I think. "

Sigourney Weaver

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" I still am in touch with several friends from high school. I don't go to reunions much. I'm afraid that if I go back to the school, they'll suddenly go, 'You know what? We've checked the records and you still have one more French class. Get back in here.' "

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