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When I look around the world, I don't see too many damsels in distress. If they're a damsel in distress, they're manipulating some guy to help them.
Sigourney Weaver
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Sigourney Weaver
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: October 8
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Susan Alexandra Weaver
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