Kerry Washington Quotes

It's interesting how much people long to fill in the gaps when someone in the public eye doesn't share their personal life. I understand their frustration.

Kerry Washington

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• It's interesting how much people long to fill in the gaps when someone in the public eye doesn't share their personal life. I understand their frustration.

  

  Kerry Washington
  • People
  • Life
  • Long