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It's unhealthy for people to never express any kind of negativity or doubt. To have balance, you need to address that side of your thoughts as well as the positive. Otherwise, you tend toward crazy.

Shirley Manson

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Shirley Manson
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: August 26
Actor
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Edinburgh
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Shirley Ann Manson
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