I do not understand those who spend hours at the theater watching scenes between people whom they would not listen to for five minutes in real life. (Natalie Clifford Barney)

I do not understand those who spend hours at the theater watching scenes between people whom they would not listen to for five minutes in real life.

Natalie Clifford Barney

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