Michelle Monaghan Quotes

You dont grow up in a town of 700 thinking youre going to be an actress. I loved doing school plays, but it was just something to keep me busy.

Michelle Monaghan

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• High School Musical has been a blessing and a gift.

  

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• You dont grow up in a town of 700 thinking youre going to be an actress. I loved doing school plays, but it was just something to keep me busy.

  

  Michelle Monaghan
  • Thinking
  • School
  • Play