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"Insecurity, commonly regarded as a weakness in normal people, is the basic tool of the actor's trade."

Miranda Richardson, English Actress

People, Actor, Insecurity, Trade

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"Insecurity, commonly regarded as a weakness in normal people, is the basic tool of the actor's trade."

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