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I like stories that leave you wanting more, leave you wondering, but don't tell you everything.
-Viggo Mortensen
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I Like Stories That Leave You Wanting

Viggo Mortensen
I like stories that leave you wanting more, leave you wondering, but don't tell you everything.
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