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I think there are a lot of myths about MS, and it may have affected my career.

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Teri Garr
Age: 76
Born: 1947
Born: December 11
Actor
Actress
Dancer
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Lakewood
Ohio
Teri Ann Garr
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