People say, That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger. But they are wrong. What doesn't kill you … - Tayari Jones

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I couldnt imagine something asking as much of me as House Of Cards. Its a great warm-up for coming back to the screen.

Tayari Jones

People say, That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger. But they are wrong. What doesn't kill you doesn't kill you. That's all you get. Sometimes, you just have to hope that's enough.

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