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Lorna was quite young when her mother died, and I think shes blocked out some of the memories. I talked to her a little
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"Lorna was quite young when her mother died, and I think she's blocked out some of the memories. I talked to her a little bit about that, but I wasn't prepared to go around and poke and hurt her"

- Judy Davis

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Judy Davis' quote speaks with the problem of talking about uncomfortable memories. Lorna was young when her mother passed away, and it is likely that she has actually shut out some of the memories related to her mom's death. Judy Davis was not prepared to press Lorna to discuss her mom's death, as it would be too painful for her. Rather, Judy Davis chose to speak with Lorna about her mother's death in a mild and caring way, understanding that Lorna might not be ready to open up about her mother's death. Judy Davis' quote speaks to the significance of being delicate and understanding when discussing hard topics with somebody. It is essential to be conscious of the person's feelings and to not push them to go over something that may be too unpleasant for them.

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Australia Flag This quote is written / told by Judy Davis somewhere between April 23, 1955 and today. She was a famous Actress from Australia. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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