Depressing Quote by Dustin Hoffman

“I hope to God I don't win an Oscar tomorrow night. It would really depress me if I did. I really don't deserve it. It wasn't that important a part anyhow.” quote by Dustin Hoffman — Download Open image

“I hope to God I don't win an Oscar tomorrow night. It would really depress me if I did. I really don't deserve it. It wasn't that important a part anyhow.”

Dustin Hoffman

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