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Wallace Shawn Quote

“Interestingly, the actress who, in her own persona, may be gentle, shy, and socially awkward, someone whose hand trembles when pouring a cup of tea for a visiting friend, can convincingly portray an elegant, cruel aristocrat tossing off malicious epigrams in an eighteenth-century chocolate house.”
―Wallace Shawn

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Interestingly, the actress who, in her own persona, may be gentle, shy, and socially awkward, someone whose hand trembles when pouring a cup of tea for a visiting friend, can convincingly portray an elegant, cruel aristocrat tossing off malicious epigrams in an eighteenth-century chocolate house. - Wallace Shawn

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―Bill Gates

Source/Notes:
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“The sunshine of life is made up of very little beams, that are bright all the time.”
―Conrad Aiken

“A doctor gave a man six months to live. The man couldn't pay his bill, so he gave him another six months.”
―Henny Youngman

Source/Notes:
youtu.be/-lhxg7ClZ2Y?t=2m16s

“The state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation.”
―Pierre Trudeau

Wallace Shawn

Wallace Shawn

Born: November 12, 1943 (age 75)

Nationality: American

Occupation: Actor

Bio: Wallace Michael Shawn, sometimes credited as Wally Shawn, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, author, voice artist, and intellectual. His best-known film roles include Wally Shawn in My Dinner with Andre, Vizzini in The Princess Bride, and debate teacher Mr. Hall in Clueless.

Born on November 12

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