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"Flogging. The only solution to every problem. I warrant even the culprit himself doesnt know! It was just — his turn!"
Peter UstinovBilly Budd: You didnt even hate him. I think that sometimes you hate y — Peter Ustinov
"Billy Budd: You didnt even hate him. I think that sometimes you hate yourself. I was thinking, sir, the nights are lonely. Perhaps I could talk with you between watches when youve nothing else to do. Claggert: Lonely. What do you know of loneliness? Billy Budd: Thems alone that want to be. Claggert: Nights are long. Conversation helps pass the time. Billy Budd: Can I talk to you again, then? It would mean a lot to me. Claggert: Perhaps to me, too. [His expression suddenly sours] Oh, no. You would charm me too, huh? Get away."
Peter Ustinov
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Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov was a British actor and humanitarian. An internationally known raconteur, he was a fixture on television talk shows and lecture circuits for much of his career. Ustinov received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Laurel Award, a Silver Bear, a Photoplay Award, a CableACE Award, an Evening Standard Britis
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