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Dana Plato Biography

Dana Plato, Actress
Born asDana Michelle Plato
Occup.Actress
FromUSA
BornNovember 7, 1964
Maywood, California, USA
DiedMay 8, 1999
Moore, Oklahoma, USA
CauseDrug overdose
Aged34 years
Dana Plato was an American actress, born Dana Michelle Strain on November 7, 1964, in Maywood, California, that obtained fame for her role in the preferred 1980s comedy "Diff'lease Strokes." She was taken on by Dean Plato, a taking a trip sales person, as well as his other half, Florine "Kay" Plato, a nurse, quickly after her birth. Growing up in the San Fernando Valley, she created an interest for acting at a young age.

Dana made her acting launching in a tv commercial for the soft drink, Gallo Wine, at the age of seven, and at the age of 11, she became a collection routine on the regular show, "The Gong Show." Right after, she appeared in several anecdotal tv programs during the late 1970s, including "Family," "CHiPs," and "Fantasy Island." In 1978, Dana was cast as Kimberly Drummond on the preferred comedy "Diff'rent out Strokes" as well as swiftly became a household name for her work with the program together with actors Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges. In spite of her have problem with drug dependency and also personal troubles, she remained on the show till 1984.

Dana, that battled drug and alcohol dependency throughout her life, was apprehended in an attempt to rob a video clip store in 1991. She returned to public view in 1998 with a role on Howard Stern's radio program, sharing tales of her troubled existence, finishing in a live television strip reveal look. In 1999, Dana appeared as a guest on the Sally Jessy Raphael program, where she claimed to be sober and reviewed her present as well as future projects.

Unfortunately, Dana's life took an awful turn on May 8, 1999, when she passed away of an unintended medication overdose at her fiancé Robert Menchaca's mother's house in Moore, Oklahoma, at the age of 34. The autopsy report ended that her death was triggered by several medication intoxication (sufentanil and also carisoprodol). Her unforeseen passing away left her only kid, Tyler Lambert, to be increased by his daddy, musician Lanny Lambert, Dana's ex-husband.

Dana Plato's life was certainly full of its reasonable share of low and high, with the actress commonly sharing limelight not only with her co-stars yet likewise with the debates that surrounded her. Nonetheless, she continues to be among one of the most iconic numbers of 1980s tv and also is kept in mind for her skill, elegance, and also the compassion she evoked from those who understood her turbulent life tale.

Our collection contains 15 quotes who is written / told by Dana.

Related authors: Howard Stern (Entertainer), Gary Coleman (Actor), Gary Cole (Actor)

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15 Famous quotes by Dana Plato

Small: Ive got to be honest, theres no pleasure when youre working
"I've got to be honest, there's no pleasure when you're working"
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Small: Im learning to play by the rules. I sort of hate to think of it that way, but thats how it is.
"I'm learning to play by the rules. I sort of hate to think of it that way, but that's how it is. I'm really learning to function out there and in such a way that I don't need to drink"
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Small: I like to go with the energy because when you ignore it thats when you start doing things wrong
"I like to go with the energy because when you ignore it that's when you start doing things wrong"
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Small: Growing up, all I did was work and vacation, but I loved it, no one pushed me into anything. The thing
"Growing up, all I did was work and vacation, but I loved it, no one pushed me into anything. The thing was I developed no special skills. I don't have any resentment because I am a performer and I've always felt that, but it did take its toll socially"
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Small: In my opinion its not about gay or straight or bi, were attracted to spirits, whatever body theyre in.
"In my opinion it's not about gay or straight or bi, we're attracted to spirits, whatever body they're in. There are other reasons too, but that's how I see it"
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Small: Id hopefully work through all my issues with men first so then Id be okay being with a woman
"I'd hopefully work through all my issues with men first so then I'd be okay being with a woman"
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Small: Im okay in my skin, you know... Im okay with who I am
"I'm okay in my skin, you know... I'm okay with who I am"
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Small: With women and women, I think theres an understanding. Nobody knows what a woman feels or experiences b
"With women and women, I think there's an understanding. Nobody knows what a woman feels or experiences but another woman. We are the nurturers, and there are times when we need to be nurtured"
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Small: People have an awful lot of problems that society has put on them and a lot to work through because of
"People have an awful lot of problems that society has put on them and a lot to work through because of it"
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Small: If it feels right and Im not going against any energy in myself or the situation, there would be no lim
"If it feels right and I'm not going against any energy in myself or the situation, there would be no limit"
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Small: Ive learned through experience that life is never that bad. The secret is just paying attention to how
"I've learned through experience that life is never that bad. The secret is just paying attention to how you feel and not letting anyone else dictate what in your heart you know is right"
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Small: I wanted this to have as wide an audience as possible. I didnt want to get an X rating, because in my o
"I wanted this to have as wide an audience as possible. I didn't want to get an X rating, because in my opinion once that happens you X-out everyone else"
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Small: All that money stuff was so strange all it ever meant to me was freedom from worry. Im happier now than
"All that money stuff was so strange; all it ever meant to me was freedom from worry. I'm happier now than I've ever been but I still wish I had that money"
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Small: Im open-minded. I dont consider myself gay or hetero, I just am. Ive had experiences all over the plane
"I'm open-minded. I don't consider myself gay or hetero, I just am. I've had experiences all over the planet but it always comes down to just me, but I think at this point if I had an ongoing relationship I believe it would be with a man"
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Small: I think the whole nerves thing comes into play when we worry about what other people and society will t
"I think the whole nerves thing comes into play when we worry about what other people and society will think"
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