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I dont want marriage. You know why? Because I did that. I did it for 32 years
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"I don't want marriage. You know why? Because I did that. I did it for 32 years"

- Lynn Redgrave

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In this quote, Lynn Redgrave is expressing her hostility towards marital relationship. She specifies that she does not wish to get wed due to the fact that she has actually already experienced it for 32 years. This suggests that her previous marriage was not a favorable experience for her. She might have felt trapped or dissatisfied in her marriage, leading her to not want to duplicate the same error again. Redgrave's words also suggest that she has actually gained from her past and has no desire to go through the very same struggles and obstacles that come with marriage. Overall, her statement shows a sense of knowledge and self-awareness.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Lynn Redgrave between March 8, 1943 and May 2, 2010. She was a famous Actress from United Kingdom. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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