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Cry Quote by Joan Allen

“It's such a great feeling to make people laugh. I…” quote by Joan Allen — Download Open image

“It's such a great feeling to make people laugh. I know I've made people cry or want to slit their wrists, but to make people laugh is a very intoxicating, wonderful thing.”

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