For me comedy and violence has a lot in common. Just as you expect, comedy always lurks behind the most unexpected of circumstances. (Takeshi Kitano)

For me comedy and violence has a lot in common. Just as you expect, comedy always lurks behind the most unexpected of circumstances.

Takeshi Kitano

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