Lauren Bacall Quotes

I find that through the sad times, work is what made my continuing, not breaking down, possible. In work, I was always someone else and I subconsciously reveled in that.

Lauren Bacall

• Breaking Dawn
• Sad Times
• Reveled

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• I find that through the sad times, work is what made my continuing, not breaking down, possible. In work, I was always someone else and I subconsciously reveled in that.

  

  Lauren Bacall
  • Breaking Dawn
  • Sad Times
  • Reveled