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Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult.
Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Born: May 22, 1907
Died: Jul 11, 1989

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Adult, Masochistic, Occupation, Quite, Form, Acting

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