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Bizarro Jeff
I've been on a CE3K jag lately, re-reading all my books and articles on the subject. According to one, Ms Dillon beat out
four hundred other actresses for the role of "Jillian Guiler". The lady had some kind of talent. Rest with the stars, Ms D.
R.I.P. I'm going to hold a bar of soap in my mouth in your honor.
A very fine actress. Loved her in Close Encounters. RIP