“Oh Leon, don't ever ask me for a picture of myself. I couldn't bear...” – Ninotchka, Ninotchka ... Movie Quotes Database

Oh Leon, don't ever ask me for a picture of myself. I couldn't bear the thought of being shut up in a drawer. I couldn't breathe, I couldn't stand it.

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