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Autograph-hunting is the most unattractive manifestation of sex-starved curiosity.
Laurence Olivier
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Laurence Olivier
Age: 82 †
Born: 1907
Born: May 22
Died: 1989
Died: July 11
Actor
Character Actor
Director
Dramaturge
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
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Surrey
Baron Olivier of Brighton
The Lord Olivier
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