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Why do you put your self esteem in the hands of complete strangers?

Helena Bonham Carter

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Helena Bonham Carter
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: May 26
Actress
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Voice Actor
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Self
Strangers
Actresses
Esteem
Stranger
Complete
Confidence
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