Olivier was another case of a genius, who couldn't understand why anybody would have any trouble doing this, because for him it came so easily. (James Lipton)

Olivier was another case of a genius, who couldn't understand why anybody would have any trouble doing this, because for him it came so easily.

James Lipton

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