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Gloria Steinem

I'd like to be played as a child by Natalie Wood. I'd have some romantic scenes as Audrey Hepburn and have gritty black-and-white scenes as Patricia Neal.

Gloria Steinem

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Gloria Steinem imagines her life portrayed by three different actresses, each representing a distinct phase and style: innocence in childhood, romance in adulthood, and serious, realistic moments. She highlights the contrast between lighthearted romantic scenes and more intense, dramatic ones to show the complexity of her experiences.

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