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“Singing in Yiddish was a great thrill for me and came about through Joe Papp, the founder of The Public Theater.”

Quote by Mandy Patinkin

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Mandy Patinkin is a renowned actor, born on November 30, 1952. He has excelled in both film and television, becoming widely recognized for his role in 'Alien 3' and 'Criminal Minds'. more

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