When I used to do musical theatre, my dad refused to come backstage. … — Nia Vardalos

When I used to do musical theatre, my dad refused to come backstage. He never wanted to see the props up close or the sets up close. He didn't want to see the magic.

Nia VardalosActress · Canadian · b. 1962

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