"The magic doesn't come from within the director's mind, it comes from within the hearts of the actors."

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"The magic doesn't come from within the director's mind, it comes from within the hearts of the actors."

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"The magic doesn't come from within the director's mind, it comes from within the hearts of the actors."

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