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Meaning
The speaker says he often worries about providing for the people who depend on him. He frames those worries as ordinary concerns of middle-class life.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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Attributed to Orson Welles, but no source was found on Wikiquote.
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About Orson Welles
American actor and filmmaker
Orson Welles was an American actor and filmmaker. He worked in film, radio, and theatre, and became known for an inventive approach that left a deep mark on each medium. He is remembered for his innovative work across those fields, especially for the way he expanded what could be done on stage, on the air, and on screen. His influence on filmmaking in particular is widely noted, and his career remains closely associated with bold, original storytelling.
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