Quote by Jean-Pierre Gorin

“We are all like bit players in a Preston Sturges movie, ready to testify in front of a small-town jury in terms whose relevance would escape anyone but ourselves.” quote by Jean-Pierre Gorin — Download Open image

““We are all like bit players in a Preston Sturges movie, ready to testify in front of a small-town jury in terms whose relevance would escape anyone but ourselves.””

Jean-Pierre Gorin

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