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“When you break into song, it's not about dialogue, it's not about how you would speak in a naturalistic sense-it's about expressing your inner torment or your inner joy.”

Quote by Julie Taymor

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Julie Taymor is an American director and theater director known for her innovative and groundbreaking work in the fields of film and theater. She is widely recognized for her direction of 'The Lion King' and 'Hamlet'. more

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