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I have no physical courage, I've asked for a double.

Catherine Deneuve

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Catherine Deneuve
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: October 22
Actor
Actress
Designer
Film Actor
Film Producer
Model
Singer
Voice Actor
Paris
France
Catherine Fabienne Dorléac
Catherine Fabienne Dorleac
Catherine Dorléac
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Courage

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