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Cinema Quote by Pam Grier

“It makes me forget that I'm not going to be…” quote by Pam Grier — Download Open image

“It makes me forget that I'm not going to be a major star and lead female in films whether it was 20 years ago, 10 years ago, five or in the future.”

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I felt beauty was a magnet for abuse, and I had suffered greatly for it.

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