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“The British have an umbilical cord which has never been cut and through which tea flows constantly. It is curious to watch them in times of sudden horror, tragedy or disaster. The pulse stops apparently, and nothing can be done, and not one move made, until a “nice cup of tea” is quickly made. There is no question that it brings solace and does steady the mind. What a pity all countries are not.”

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Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich

German actress known for her distinctive voice and sensual image. She starred in classic films such as 'The Blue Angel' and 'Shanghai Express', and became an international film star in the 1940s. more

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