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“Girls have an unfair advantage over men: if they can't get what they want by being smart, they can get it by being dumb.”

Quote by Yul Brynner

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Yul Brynner

Yul Brynner was a Russian-American actor renowned for his role as Robin Hood in the film 'The Adventures of Robin Hood'. His acting career spanned over half a century, and he became a iconic figure in the film industry with his distinctive voice and handsome appearance. Brynner achieved great success in film, theater, and television, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s. more

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