It was also adapted into films circa1930 and 1938, respectively.
As long as they continued to drink their OJ, that is.
What exactly did critics expect from a young girl playing a legendary character?
We thought she did a pretty good job!
I’m still the Aileen Quinn I always was.
I still live in Yardley, Penn."
and be myself again."
On the contrary, Quinn was actually under a seven-year contract to make moreAnniefilms, but they never happened.
So, she decided to turn her attention elsewhere.
It was kind of like, ‘Who are you again?’
So I decided to get a really good education, especially with my mom being a teacher.
I’m really glad I did."
Some people considerAnnieto be a Cinderella story of sorts.
If that’s true, Quinn would appear to prefer fairytale-punch in movies, givenher subsequent film roles.
She starred in the 1988 musicalThe Frog Prince, based on the Brothers Grimm’s taleThe Frog King.
She also served as thevoice of Dorothy Galein a 1982 cartoon version ofThe Wizard of Oz.
But Quinn didn’t just stick to movies.
She also contributed to 1993’sAddams Family Valuessoundtrack, singing theAnnieclassic “Tomorrow,” no less.
As of 2012, Quinn was still an adjunct professor in the arts at Monmouth.
Her job at the university was initiated after she participated in a fundraiser for the school.
“That was so surreal.
She noted, “I really like teaching there, and there’s some really good raw talent.
In avideo interview forPlaybill, she recalled, “I was actually in the Broadway show in about 1981.
I was doing the Broadway show while I was simultaneously auditioning for the film.”
She added, “So film actually came much more naturally to me.”
Quinn also recalled her endearing naivete when it came to the major stars she found herself working alongside.
And she paused for a minute … she went, ‘You’re right, Aileen.
Yes, I am.'”
Quinn also recalled her affectionate relationships with Albert Finney and Bernadette Peters.
According to theband’s official website, they’vereleaseda CD titledSpin Me, as well as a few other offerings.
So many bands have gotten their starts there.
I’m always rubbing the walls.”
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