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There's absolutely no sort of acknowledgment or reward for this - except for the intangible of my kids growing up to be wonderful people.

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Jodie Foster
Age: 61
Born: 1962
Born: November 19
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Part of me longs to do a job where there's not a gray area.
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I made, like, five movies while I was in college. I think they just weren't memorable movies. I've taken breaks as the years have gone on - I burn out every once in a while.
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