I am involved with politics today because of the inspiration I received from Ronald Reagan.

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  I've been in this business for a long time, and I no longer think that anything that I do by way of

• Ann Beattie:

  I don't even correct people when they mispronounce my name now.

• Ann Beattie:

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• Ann Beattie:

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• Ann Beattie:

  I've spent my life supporting myself.

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