American Quote by Roberto Benigni

“I do not think the American peoples are idiots. They are a very playful and sensitive people! I know them!” quote by Roberto Benigni — Download Open image

“I do not think the American peoples are idiots. They are a very playful and sensitive people! I know them!”

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