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" You've got to grow up sometime. "
Winona Ryder
Teen
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" I approached work very seriously. I never went out. I couldn't fathom people who could go out to clubs... I mean, if I had a 6 A.M. call, I had to be prepared. I had to be in bed at a certain hour. "
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" It's equally as important to me to be a good friend and a good sister and a good daughter. I'm very close with my family and friends. "
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" I definitely count my blessings. I feel like I've had such a great ride. Early on, to be able to work with some of the people I did, I feel really lucky. "
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" When I'm acting well, it's the most exhilarating experience. When I'm bad, it's miserable. "
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" I've learned that it's OK to be flawed. "
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" I wish I could unknow this, but there is a perception of me that I'm super-sensitive and fragile. And I am super-sensitive, and I don't think that that's a bad thing. To do what I do, I have to remain open. "
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" It's interesting because, even with 'Beetlejuice,' I was an awkward kid. I started at puberty and went through it on film. Lydia was one of my favorite roles because I related to her a lot. "
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" I love books and going to bookstores. My favorite sound is the sound of the needle hitting the record. "
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