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Sometimes when you have to go into something, unless you're gifted and can just turn it on and off like a jukebox, you find someplace where there's nothing going on to get yourself into whatever state your character is entering into.

Susan Sarandon

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Susan Sarandon
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: October 4
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
Film Producer
Television Actor
Voice Actor
New York City
New York
Susan Abigail Sarandon
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