Acting Quote by Jemima Kirke

“Acting is secondary - I don't feel like it's going to stick around because it's not something I want to do forever. My art has always been my top priority and I have far more experience in that field than I do in film.” quote by Jemima Kirke — Download Open image

“Acting is secondary - I don't feel like it's going to stick around because it's not something I want to do forever. My art has always been my top priority and I have far more experience in that field than I do in film.”

Jemima Kirke

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