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I am able to talk about my life in a way that helps other women - and men, but mostly women - understand their own life. I feel real proud of that.

Jane Fonda

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Jane Fonda
Age: 86
Born: 1937
Born: December 21
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Lady Jayne Seymour Fonda
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