A living is made, Mr. Kemper, by selling something that everybody needs at least once a year. Yes, sir And a million is made by producing something that everybody needs every day. You artists produce something that nobody needs at any time. (Thornton Wilder)

A living is made, Mr. Kemper, by selling something that everybody needs at least once a year. Yes, sir And a million is made by producing something that everybody needs every day. You artists produce something that nobody needs at any time.

Thornton Wilder

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