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Behinds Quote by Susan Hill

“I like going into a school matinee. I like to be behind the stage because there's a spy-hole and what you see is the best moment in all theatre.” quote by Susan Hill — Download Open image

“I like going into a school matinee. I like to be behind the stage because there's a spy-hole and what you see is the best moment in all theatre.”

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