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Culture civilizes us, and that's why every single despotic regime has tried to smash [the arts].

Cate Blanchett

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Cate Blanchett
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: May 14
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Television Producer
Voice Actor
Melbourne
Australia
Catherine Élise Blanchett
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