How ‘Marcel the Shell With Shoes On’ Saved Jenny Slate

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A 1-inch-tall talking shell with a penchant for punchlines rescued the actress from career dejection.

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What if for a fleeting moment, when you really, truly needed to, you were able to be a little brave? What if you were able to look at the thing about yourself that you’re self-conscious about, that you feel others might find weird or different, and psych yourself up every...

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