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Quote by Al Hirschfeld

“I never know what to tell young people when they come here. It could never happen for anyone they way it happened for me. It was all an accident.”

Quote by Al Hirschfeld

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Al Hirschfeld, born on June 21, 1903, was an accomplished American cartoonist and illustrator. His career spanned seven decades, and he was known for his unique line style and illustrations for film, theater, music, and literature. more

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