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The celebrity aspect is nothing short of ridiculous, and auditioning is brutal and dehumanizing. Every time I see a pretty young girl on the subway reading sides for an audition, my only thought is, 'Man, am I glad I'm not doing that anymore.' I never feel nostalgia, just relief.

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I'd rather be known for my accomplishments, and for things that I really do take pride in, rather than known for this doll-like image I had when I was a child.

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The best times I had on film sets were the times the director let me express myself, but those were rare.

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Film can be exciting, but more often, it's tedious.

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No, you will never see me on 'Dancing With the Stars.' Sorry.

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My mother died when I was young, and I was filming all the time. I was all over the place. Acting was the one constant.

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'Matilda' was my favorite movie to film and my favorite to watch, as well.

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If I ever have children of my own, they will read 'Matilda.' They will watch the movie. And you can bet they will see 'Matilda: The Musical.'

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Danny DeVito later told me that he knew he wanted me for 'Matilda' the second I walked in the door. I'm not sure if this is true, or if he was just being nice, but I was thrilled when I got it.

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Not many child stars make it out of Hollywood alive or sane, and at any given time there are at least three former ones having very public breakdowns.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Writer

Born: July 24th, 1987

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