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Films have degenerated to their original operation as carnival amusement - they offer not drama but thrills.
David Mamet
David Mamet
David Mamet
Born: Nov 30, 1947

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Films, Drama, Carnival, Thrills, Operation, Offer, Original, Amusement

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