Montgomery Clift Quotes

James Dean's death had a profound effect on me. The instant I heard about it, I vomited. I don't know why.

Montgomery Clift

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• James Dean's death had a profound effect on me. The instant I heard about it, I vomited. I don't know why.

  

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