Michael Caine Quotes

I'm always slightly envious of people who become extremely rich without anyone knowing who the hell they are, like financiers.

Michael Caine

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• I'm always slightly envious of people who become extremely rich without anyone knowing who the hell they are, like financiers.

  

  Michael Caine
  • Rich
  • Hell
  • Knowing