I grew up as an only child ...

I grew up as an only child and my mother was also an only child, so we were both very passionate about reading. I think I passed that on to my daughter, who went plowing through 'Harry Potter' and every other book possible!
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 Kate Beckinsale

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As a mother, you feel much more vulnerable. And when you're vulnerable, you're a much better actress.
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 Kate Beckinsale
I was a very difficult child, and the time I spent reading was about the only peace I gave my mother.
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I have found being a mother has made me emotionally raw in many situations. You heart is beating outside your body when you have a baby.
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My daughter comes with me everywhere. I don't leave her behind. But it is hard. I mean, I think any working mother will tell you that what kind of falls by the wayside, you know, are the hours of sleep that you wish you had, and all that. I feel incredibly lucky and blessed, but I do sometimes feel like that exorcist lady!
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On her daughter's pet rabbit: I don't think he liked being in a cage and wouldn't stop masturbating and humping his bowl.
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