All Asian parents are into your children having a respectable, decent stable job. Acting was unimaginable to my parents.
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Fairest and dearest, your wrath and anger are more heavy than I can bear; but learn that I cannot tell what you wish me to say without sinning against my honour too grievously.
Marie de France
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