I've stood my ground in life, alone, eve... by Tatum O'Neal | We Heart Quotes

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I've stood my ground in life, alone, even against overwhelming forces with the might and money to crush me.

- Tatum O'Neal

Other quotes by Tatum O'Neal

Months Father

Griffin, my brother, 11 months younger, was sometimes the victim of my father's fury - once Ryan famously knocked out his teeth.

- Tatum O'Neal

Sex

I remained Ryan's companion on the Hollywood party circuit, growing inured to sex and drugs before I was in my teens.

- Tatum O'Neal

Love

Paper Moon didn't bring me love.

- Tatum O'Neal

When someone was hitting me, or like sexually molesting me, it just seemed normal to continue to do that to myself.

- Tatum O'Neal

Anger

I've purged myself of bitterness and anger and remained open to love.

- Tatum O'Neal

Time

I think all of us feel like we're a bit on show, all the time.

- Tatum O'Neal

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