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“Do you believe that the actor on the stage is really a villain? Let me ask you something else. If he isn't a villain, then is he a liar?” quote by Steven Millhauser — Download Open image

““Do you believe that the actor on the stage is really a villain? Let me ask you something else. If he isn't a villain, then is he a liar?””

Steven Millhauser

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