“It wasn't a reading. It was a performance. Brilliant, vivid...” – De Witt, All About Eve ... Movie Quotes Database

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De Witt

[about Eve]

It wasn't a reading. It was a performance. Brilliant, vivid, something made of music and fire.

Margo

How nice.

De Witt

In time, she'll be what you are.

Margo

A mass of music and fire.

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