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Fear and hatred do not seem to find expression in tears.

Quentin Crisp

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Quentin Crisp
Age: 90 †
Born: 1908
Born: December 25
Died: 1999
Died: November 21
Actor
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Film Actor
Graphic Designer
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Sutton
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Daniel Pratt
Denis Charles Pratt
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