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" I've learned that to expose yourself, to reveal yourself is a test of your humanness. "
Isabelle Adjani
Expose
Your
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" I take risks, but I don't lose respect for my real self. Because what's going to happen afterwards? How are you going to get back? Is there going to be a train, or will it be after midnight and you can't go home again? "
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