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I’m always scared to death that I won’t do a role justice. But fear can be a great motivator.

Hilary Swank

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Hilary Swank
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: July 30
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
Film Producer
Television Actor
Lincoln
Nebraska
Hilary Ann Swank
Always
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Scared
Role
Roles
Justice
Fear
Death
Great
Motivator

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