Molly Bloom Quotes

Being humble got me very far when I went to L.A., because it was in stark contrast to this town of people who were so cutthroat.

Molly Bloom

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• Being humble got me very far when I went to L.A., because it was in stark contrast to this town of people who were so cutthroat.

  

  Molly Bloom
  • People
  • Humble
  • Because