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“A lot of young people think they are not going to die - and that's a great thing about being a young person, is living in this carefree oblivion.”

Quote by Alex Karpovsky

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Alex Karpovsky, born in 1970, is a talented film director known for his unique perspective and profound insights into human nature. more

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