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I had teachers who I could tell didn't want to be there. And I just couldn't get inspired by someone who didn't want to be there.

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
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