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Quote by Zero Mostel

“I wanted to say something about the universe. There's God, angels, plants... and horseshit.”

Quote by Zero Mostel

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Zero Mostel, born Abraham Zelig Mostel, was an American actor renowned for his performances on Broadway and in Hollywood, particularly for his roles in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'Death of a Salesman'. He was born on February 28, 1915, and passed away on September 8, 1977. more

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