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The only reason I have the career I have is that I didn't quit.

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Mariska Hargitay
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 23
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
Film Producer
Television Actor
Santa Monica
California
Mariska Magdolna Hargitay
Career
Careers
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Quit
Quitting

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