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“When I see Lionel Messi play soccer, he lets the game come to him. He lets the game unveil itself to him, then like a lion he eats the whole thing.”

Quote by Ethan Hawke

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Ethan Hawke, born on November 6, 1970, is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He is known for his performances in films such as 'Before Sunset', 'Boyhood', and 'Night Train', for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. more

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