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My biggest growth has been sitting with things that are uncomfortable and dealing with them.

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
Dealing
Uncomfortable
Biggest
Sitting
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