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"I've never tried to learn the art of acting. I have been in the business for years but I still can't tell what acting is or how it's done."

Paul Muni, American Actor

Art, Business, Acting, Years

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"I've never tried to learn the art of acting. I have been in the business for years but I still can't tell what acting is or how it's done."

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"I've never tried to learn the art of acting. I have been in the business for years but I still can't tell what acting is or how it's done."

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