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Moore is saying that comedy takes a lot of skill. Timing and rhythm matter, and if they are off, the joke stops being funny. She is emphasizing that the exact wording and delivery are essential.
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About Julianne Moore
American actress, early 1990s to present
Julianne Moore, born Julie Anne Smith, is an American actress whose career has spanned from the early 1990s to the present. She has 112 quotes on the site and is known for work in both independent films and major studio releases. She is especially recognized for playing emotionally fragile, conflicted women. Her honors include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Emmy Awards. She is also one of only two women to have won an acting award at each of the world’s three major film festivals.
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Books by Julianne Moore
Freckleface Strawberry
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Freckleface Strawberry
2007
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