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Really, for me, it's important to know who's pitching and who's catching - just what that scene is supposed to accomplish in terms of storytelling. That being said, on the day, basically what you're trying to get yourself into an open place. And if the character is in a state of anxiety or vulnerability, you try to find some touchstone.

Susan Sarandon

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Susan Sarandon
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: October 4
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Susan Abigail Sarandon
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