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“An actor needs something to stabilize his personality, something to nail down what he really is, not what he is currently pretending to be.”

Quote by Humphrey Bogart

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Humphrey Bogart

American actor known for his performances in film noir. His most famous roles include 'The Maltese Falcon' and 'Casablanca', and he is celebrated as the epitome of the 'tough guy' persona. more

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