"There was that feminist myth that we can do everything. I don't think you can."

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"There was that feminist myth that we can do everything. I don't think you can."

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"Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons."

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"It comes down to something really simple: Can I visualize myself playing those scenes? If that happens, then I know that I will probably end up doing it."

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