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“You can only lead by example, and you can only say it might be better for you if. But nobody can do anything until they're ready to do it. So you can sit down with a strong-minded young man of 24, as my son was at a point, and say now listen, this, this, this, and this.”

Quote by Frank Langella

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Frank Langella is an American film actor born on January 1, 1938. He is renowned for his outstanding performances in numerous Hollywood films and for his ability to create rich and complex characters. Langella's acting career began on stage, which later led to film and television, where he has achieved significant success. more

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