Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.
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Charlie ChaplinAs quoted in his obituary, The Guardian (December 28, 1977)
About Charlie Chaplin
English comic actor and filmmaker, creator of the Tramp. (1889-1977)
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