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“It`s important to know where you`ve come from so that you can know where you`re going. I probably chose my profession because I was seeking approval, adulation, admiration and affection.”

Quote by Cary Grant

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Cary Grant
Cary Grant

Cary Grant, born Archibald Alexander Leach, was an English-born American film actor. He was renowned in the film industry from the 1930s to the 1960s for his elegant demeanor and unique sense of humor. Grant portrayed numerous classic roles in the golden age of Hollywood and became an icon for a generation. more

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