"People say it gets better but it doesn't. It just gets different, that's all."
"Theres a difference between solitude and loneliness"
Source: You have to laugh by Suzie Mackenzie, www.theguardian.com. November 19, 2004.
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Maggie Smith
Actress
Maggie Smith is a distinguished British actress known for her powerful performances in film and theater, particularly in 'Downton Abbey' and 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.'
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