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John Gielgud

"Acting is half shame, half glory. Shame at exhibiting yourself, glory when you can forget yourself."

John Gielgud, English Actor
Acting, Forget, Glory, Shame
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"Acting is half shame, half glory. Shame at exhibiting yourself, glory when you can forget yourself."

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