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Actor Quote by Valerie Harper

“That's very unusual for an actor, to have gainful employment that they are secure in, that they know is going to be there year after year.” quote by Valerie Harper — Download Open image

“That's very unusual for an actor, to have gainful employment that they are secure in, that they know is going to be there year after year.”

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