Between them, my parents had 10 marriages.
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This quote suggests that Lorna Luft's parents were married to different people multiple times, totaling 10 marriages between them. It indicates that her parents had a complex relationship history with many ups and downs, and that marriages and divorces were not uncommon in their lives.
About Lorna Luft
Lorna Luft is an American actress and singer who is the daughter of legendary entertainer Judy Garland and Sidney Luft. She is also the sister of Joey Luft and the half-sister of Liza Minnelli, making her part of one of Hollywood’s most famous showbusiness families.
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