Actor Quote by Derek Jacobi

“I am an actor and I live in the world of pretend in my working capacity. I live in the world of my imagination.” quote by Derek Jacobi — Download Open image

“I am an actor and I live in the world of pretend in my working capacity. I live in the world of my imagination.”

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