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If people knew what made hits they'd make more of them, so to have the illusion of control over one's career isn't something I can even pretend to have.

Diane Lane

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Diane Lane
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: January 22
Actor
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Stage Actor
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Voice Actor
New York City
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