Why Lisa Simpson Matters


Why Lisa Simpson Matters
An ode to the beating heart of "The Simpsons," a role model to a generation of women — and to Yeardley Smith, who's been bringing Lisa to life for 30 years.

February 26, 2018 at 12:17PM
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