"If I don't have to act, I'd rather not. I'd rather not act cold. I'd rather actually be cold. That's my weird way of acting. If the door is supposed to be locked, I'd rather have it locked. But of course, most of the time, we have to act, and that's okay, too."

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Source: Lea Thompson Talks THIN ICE, SWITCHED AT BIRTH, the BACK TO THE FUTURE Broadway Musical, RED DAWN Remake and More. Interview with Christina Radish, collider.com. February 15, 2012.

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Lea Thompson

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Lea Thompson is an American actress and director known for her roles in 'Back to the Future' and 'Caroline in the City', where she explores themes of love and identity.

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