Elizabeth Marvel Quotes

I've been told I'm bright. But when I act, I get incredibly stupid. I feel my intellect slowing down. I feel it happening physically. And that's not negative in acting!

Elizabeth Marvel

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• I've been told I'm bright. But when I act, I get incredibly stupid. I feel my intellect slowing down. I feel it happening physically. And that's not negative in acting!

  

  Elizabeth Marvel
  • Stupid