Louise Fletcher Quotes
From the time I was very young, maybe five or six, I thought a lot about being an actress. I didn't tell my friends about my ambitions, though, especially when I got older, because I thought they would not receive them well. I never talked about what I wanted to do.
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I am very outspoken, obviously, and I should say that I can't judge anyone for doing anything.
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I certainly have played women who have a pioneer spirit and longing for adventure.
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From the time I was very young, maybe five or six, I thought a lot about being an actress. I didn't tell my friends about my ambitions, though, especially when I got older, because I thought they would not receive them well. I never talked about what I wanted to do.
