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Tell us about that first big audition, Jack Lemmon. I thought I was going to make the biggest fool of myself. I had to talk with an English accent.
Tell us about that first big audition, Jack Lemmon. I thought I was going to make the biggest fool of myself. I had to talk with an English accent.

Tell us about that first big audition, Jack Lemmon. I thought I was going to make the biggest fool of myself. I had to talk with an English accent.

Date2/12/1973
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    ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0062526F
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