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"I studied voice for three months to get rid of my English accent. I changed my hair to blonde. I knew I could be sexy if I had to."

Deborah Kerr, Scottish Actress

Language, Hair, Months, Voice

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"I studied voice for three months to get rid of my English accent. I changed my hair to blonde. I knew I could be sexy if I had to."

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