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She says she inherited her mother's tendency to feel exposed or emotionally open around other people. The speaker is connecting that vulnerability to her own personality and presenting it as a shared trait.
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Originally said in English.
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About Alice Ripley
American actress, singer, songwriter, and mixed media artist
Alice Ripley is an American actress, singer, songwriter, and mixed media artist known for her work in Broadway musicals. She won the 2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for originating Diana Goodman in Next to Normal. Her other Broadway roles include Violet Hilton in Side Show, Betty Schaefer in Sunset Boulevard, and Janet Weiss in The Rocky Horror Show. Her career is closely associated with stage performance, especially musical theatre.
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