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When you're told to be good, you have to get rid of whatever is bad. I sure identify with that.

Jane Fonda

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Jane Fonda
Age: 86
Born: 1937
Born: December 21
Actor
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Stage Actor
Television Actor
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New York City
New York
Lady Jayne Seymour Fonda
Hanoi Jane
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Jane Seymour Fonda
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