Few know how to be old. - Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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Why do I use the same actors in different movies? One of the things I really stress in casting is I need to find someone who is suitable for the role in the movie. That's always the main reason.

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Few know how to be old.

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