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Before I had my child, I thought I knew all the boundaries of myself, that I understood the limits of my heart. It's extraordinary to have all those limits thrown out, to realize your love is inexhaustible.
Uma Thurman
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Uma Thurman
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: April 29
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Uma Karuna Thurman
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