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This idea of selfishness as a virtue, as opposed to generosity: That, to me, is unnatural.
Jessica Lange
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Jessica Lange
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: April 20
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Minnesota
Jessica Phyllis Lange
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I regret those times when I've chosen the dark side. I've wasted enough time not being happy.
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