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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
Self
Much
Preservation
Mad
Grateful
Focus

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These days we don’t have to fit into something other people think we are. We’ve leveled the playing field, life is inclusive. I’m a mom, sex detective, wife, fearless, gentle — we can now, with grace, be all of what we are.
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Our early dating life consisted of trying to figure out whether we were dating.
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By coming forward and sharing your story, you don't know the countless lives you change.
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I realize that you have to show up for your life.
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I'm a big believer that your word is your wand. You know how people say things like, 'Oh my gosh, I'm such an idiot.' I don't say things like that anymore. Those put-downs, even if they're in jest, are little bullets of negativity that you don't need in your life.
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Losing my mother at such an early age is the scar of my soul. But I feel like it ultimately made me into the person I am today I understand the journey of life. I had to go through what I did to be here.
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The only reason I have the career I have is that I didn't quit.
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You survived the abuse, you’re going to survive the recovery.
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Just smiling at someone walking down the street can make the person's day. It's all about paying it forward.
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We're all connected. Helping another woman is helping yourself, your mother, your sister, your children.
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A guy at ABC told me to change my name and get a nose job. I said 'You get a nose job.'
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I get very excited about my double stroller. Every time I look at it, I get a shot of adrenaline and joy because I think, This is real!
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No one can take away your pain, so don't let anyone take away your happiness.
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When I was in my early 20s, I had my hair permed. Bad Idea! It turned into total frizz. My advice to women is: if you have nice hair already, don't get a perm, leave your hair alone.
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