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Actor Quote by John Kani

“Very rarely in the life of an actor and a performer do you do something you truly believe in, do you do something you are absolutely proud of.” quote by John Kani — Download Open image

“Very rarely in the life of an actor and a performer do you do something you truly believe in, do you do something you are absolutely proud of.”

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