Amanda Peet Quotes

In a romantic comedy, it's usually a good idea to have people who can't stand the fact that they are attracted to each other.

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• In a romantic comedy, it's usually a good idea to have people who can't stand the fact that they are attracted to each other.

  

  Amanda Peet
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