(Sound) Kellerman has tried to pursue both a singing and acting career, but she says it was hard and her acting career suffered.

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She tried to get past him, and he tried to let her, but they were both moving the same way each time.

他们互相都想，让对方过去。

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If you've tried both of them and you prefer the higher one, naturally, always.

只要你体验过这两种快乐,自然会一直偏好更高级的那种。

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