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I know there were things emanating from me. I was not aware of what attracted all these directors to me.

Jeanne Moreau

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Jeanne Moreau
Age: 89 †
Born: 1928
Born: January 23
Died: 2017
Died: July 31
Actor
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Film Actor
Film Director
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Stage Actor
Paris 10
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