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The first prerogative of an artist in any medium is to make a fool of himself.
Pauline Kael
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"The first prerogative of an artist in any medium is to make a fool of himself."
— Pauline Kael

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The first prerogative of an artist in any medium is to make a fool of himself. — Pauline Kael

About Pauline Kael

Pauline Kael was a Critic from United States (1919–2001).

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Who said "The first prerogative of an artist in any medium is to make a fool of himself."?
This quote is attributed to Pauline Kael, a Critic from United States.
When did Pauline Kael live?
Pauline Kael lived from 1919 – 2001.