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An Actor Is Supposed To Be A Sensitive Instrument. Isaac Stern Takes Good Care Of His Violin. What If Everybody Jumped On His Violin?

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An Actor Is Supposed To Be A Sensitive Instrument. Isaac Stern Takes Good Care Of His Violin. What If Everybody Jumped On His Violin?

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