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There's so much that you can get mad about. Out of self-preservation, I focus on being grateful.

Mariska Hargitay

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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
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Preservation
Mad
Grateful
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Self

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