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“My view of actors is that basically they're all harmless lunatics who'd be on the psychiatrist's couch.”

Quote by Michael Caine

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Michael Caine is a renowned British actor, born on March 14, 1933. He has made significant contributions to film, television, and theater, known for his unique acting style and versatile character portrayals. more

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