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"Stardom is only a by-product of acting. I don't think being a movie star is a good enough reason for existing."

Natalie Wood, American Actress

Acting, Being, Reason

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"Stardom is only a by-product of acting. I don't think being a movie star is a good enough reason for existing."

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