Mr. SIERRA: Well, actually, like what she said, I mean, it's great to hear someone actually talk about how a candidate's personal life and family life reflects on their character and their ability to lead.

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In that most sacred role, he brought to our children his great personal character, his life-long example of honesty, and his steadfast devotion to honor.

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There are a million reasons why I hope "Struck By Lightning" resonates with audiences, but on a personal level I hope by showing a character like Carson, someone tragically robbed of all the life and potential they possess, I'll help convince this generation (and maybe even convince myself) that trying doesn't mean you're weak -- it means you're alive.

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"Those words came from a character, and she was not a man-hater, and never said that in her personal life, " she told The Associated Press.

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