Phil Collins Quotes

The day Tarzan opened in London, I sat in a hotel room and discussed the project in detail.

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• The day Tarzan opened in London, I sat in a hotel room and discussed the project in detail.

  

  Phil Collins Genesis
  • Day
  • London
  • Tarzan