Mena Suvari Quotes

One of the things you learn being in the public eye is that you have the ability to raise awareness about serious issues, and, in the process, really help people.

Mena Suvari

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• One of the things you learn being in the public eye is that you have the ability to raise awareness about serious issues, and, in the process, really help people.

  

  Mena Suvari
  • Serious
  • Process
  • Public