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I know I am right for Scarlett. I can convince Mr. Selznick.

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Vivien Leigh
Age: 53 †
Born: 1913
Born: November 5
Died: 1967
Died: July 8
Actor
Film Actor
Film Actress
Stage Actor
Darjeeling (India)
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Vivian Mary Hartley
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My parents were French and Irish and our family even has Spanish blood-and I do so love the United States and consider myself part American.
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Scarlett: You should die of shame to leave me here alone and helpless. Rhett: You helpless? (laughs) Heaven help the Yankees if they capture you.
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My parents were absolutely delighted that I knew what I wanted to do.
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A lucky thing Eva Peron was. She died at 32. I'm already 45.
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Having lost Rhett, she can always return to the land - to Tara, to soak up its strength. . . . Tara! . . . Home. I'll go home, and I'll think of some way to get him back! After all, tomorrow is another day!
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Dear Lord, I'm so grateful I'm still loved.
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I don't know what that Method is. Acting is life, to me, and should be.
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