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I think any time you have too much education in one certain field, that can sometimes play against you

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Amber Tamblyn
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: May 14
Actress
Film Actor
Film Director
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Screenwriter
Television Actor
Writer
Santa Monica
California
Amber Rose Tamblyn
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A business like acting is 90% luck. You can be a star one minute and out of work the next
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I tried not to make God this big deal in Joan's life. She treats God like a friend: she's nice to him some days, and other days mean, and then cries when she needs help.
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Honestly, I am not trying to discourage anyone from becoming an actress, but if you want to become one be prepared to face everything that comes - along with it
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People who have seen me read usually come up afterwards and invite me to be a part of something.
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