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I think there's more pressure to stand out in a way that is measurable externally. The fame culture is definitely way worse and weirder than it was when we were in high school.

Lauren Graham

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Lauren Graham
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: March 16
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
Film Producer
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Television Actor
Voice Actor
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Lauren Helen Graham
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