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“If there was a pause in a conversation with anyone, you could always light a cigarette, or if a man lit a cigarette for you, you could look up. It's the most dramatic thing in the world because it's intimate, it's suggestive, and that's one of the problems with giving it up, is that it's a very useful tool.”

Quote by Lauren Bacall

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Lauren Bacall, born on September 16, 1924, was an iconic American film actress. Renowned for her charm and acting prowess, she rose to fame with her role in 'To Have and Have Not' and other classic films. more

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