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Career Quote by Tony Rock

“People say an Oscar validates your career. No, it doesn't. There's more good actors without Oscars than there are with Oscars.” quote by Tony Rock — Download Open image

“People say an Oscar validates your career. No, it doesn't. There's more good actors without Oscars than there are with Oscars.”

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