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I used to think 'King Lear' was an analysis of insanity, but I don't really think it is. When Lear is supposed to be at his most insane, he is actually understanding the world for the first time.
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"I used to think 'King Lear' was an analysis of insanity, but I don't really think it is. When Lear is supposed to be at his most insane, he is actually understanding the world for the first time."
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I used to think 'King Lear' was an analysis of insanity, but I don't really think it is. When Lear is supposed to be at his most insane, he is actually understanding the world for the first time. — Ian Mckellen

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Ian Mckellen was a Actor from United Kingdom (1939–present).

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This quote is attributed to Ian Mckellen, a Actor from United Kingdom.
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Ian Mckellen lived from 1939 – present.