“Personally, I don't like a girlfriend to have a husband. If she'll fool her husband, I figure she'll fool me.”

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The speaker is saying he mistrusts a woman who is already married and involved with him. He suggests that if she is willing to deceive her husband, she may also deceive him.

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Originally said in English.

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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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