Lisa Jakub Quotes

#1. After an 18-year career, I left the film industry, not wanting to become one of those child-actor cautionary tales.

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#2. My memoir is about my time in film and the decision to leave Hollywood, grow up, and stop pretending.

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#3. So many people pass up older dogs, which is a shame. With an older dog, you know what you are getting.

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#4. You never know how much time you have with someone.

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#5. When I was 14 years old, I went on location to film 'Mrs. Doubtfire' for five months, and my high school was not happy. My job meant an increased workload for teachers, and they were not equipped to handle a 'non-traditional' student. So, during filming, they kicked me out.

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#6. What was really wonderful about the 'Doubtfire' shoot is that we had this really long rehearsal period in the beginning. That was a great time to get to know each other. We got to know each other and to create the family vibe. So we really didn't have to force it.

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#7. Hello, my name is Lisa Jakub. But most people in a restaurant/dentist's office/yoga studio dressing room, call me 'Hey, you look like that girl from 'Mrs. Doubtfire'/'Independence Day'/'Rambling Rose.' There is a good reason for that. I am that girl. More accurately, I was that girl.

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