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“It’s only in your twenties and in your seventies and eighties that you do the greatest work. The enemy of society is the middle class, and the enemy of life is middle age.”

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Orson Welles
Orson Welles

Orson Welles was an American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on the film 'Citizen Kane,' which is considered a classic in the history of cinema. Welles' career spanned various art forms, including theater, radio, and film, and he achieved significant success in all of them. more

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