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“When the audience begins to see the sunrise on that it's hard for them to turn away from it because they're listening to a man talking to them from over a century ago. And nothing has changed. So what are you going to do about that?”

Quote by Hal Holbrook

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Hal Holbrook, born on February 17, 1925, is a renowned American actor. He is known for his exceptional acting skills and versatile character portrayals, particularly for his performances in theater and television. more

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