Marina Ann Hantzis (Sasha Grey) Quotes

I think people need something to believe in, because they don't want to have control over their own lives. They'd rather be able to blame it on an unknown being, or a greater god, or a greater spirit of sorts. And I think it's easier for them to blame it on that.

Marina Ann Hantzis aTelecine

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