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Part of what I love about getting older is realizing that there's something perfect in the imperfection. It's all very human.

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Patricia Arquette
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: April 8
Actor
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Film Actor
Film Actress
Television Actor
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Chicago
Illinois
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