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“Bullfighting is anachronistic - you enter into a bullring and you're leaving behind the values of the world outside the ring. I suppose that what I would want to acknowledge is that perhaps the tension, the crucial tension, isn't necessarily between the view of bullfighting as a tradition versus as an art form, but between the values inside the ring and the values outside the ring.”

Quote by Bette Ford

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Bette Ford, born on June 24, 1937, is an accomplished American actress known for her remarkable performances in both film and television. She has made a significant impact with her diverse role choices and unique acting style. more

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