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“It's about that applause I want to speak to you. I want you to remember that when you've done a little dance or a song or sketch, the applause which you get is not only because you yourself have done your best, but because each of those men is seeing in you someone he loves at home, and because of you is able to forget for a little while the unhappiness of not being in his home, and in some cases the great tragedy of not knowing what has happened to the children in his family.”

Quote by Noel Streatfeild

Book:Theater Shoes
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Theater Shoes

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Noel Streatfeild
Noel Streatfeild

Noel Streatfeild was an English author renowned for her children's literature. Her works often depicted the lives of the British middle class with intricate details and profound insights into human nature. Streatfeild's writing style was well-received by readers, and her books are still widely read today. more

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