I knew that her canvas was deeper than she had allowed herself to be, ... Something About Mary and Charlie's Angels? Come on. This is bigger. And she was very courageous in my opinion and disciplined. Quite disciplined for someone that the public considers ditzy.

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

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