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I can't imagine trying to be in recovery. I mean it would be hard enough with just life going along in a nice way, but then when awful stuff happens, how you maintain the strength to get through it?

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Allison Janney
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: November 19
Actor
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Film Actor
Stage Actor
Television Actor
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Boston
Massachusetts
Allison Brooks Janney
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It's a great way to start the day, hearing you've been nominated for an Emmy. It's just thrilling.
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