Art Quote by Imelda Staunton

“We all must support the arts, as it is our culture. It makes us better people. It makes us happy; it gives us empathy and shows us how to live. It is so important.” quote by Imelda Staunton — Download Open image

“We all must support the arts, as it is our culture. It makes us better people. It makes us happy; it gives us empathy and shows us how to live. It is so important.”

Imelda Staunton

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