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Michael Caine Quotes: First of all, I choose the great roles, and if none of these come, I choose the mediocre ones, and if they don't come, I choose the ones that pay the rent.
         

First of all, I choose the great roles, and if none of these come, I choose the mediocre ones, and if they don't come, I choose the ones that pay the rent.


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This page presents the quote "First of all, I choose the great roles, and if none of these come, I choose the mediocre ones, and if they don't come, I choose the ones that pay the rent.". Author of this quote is Michael Caine. This quote is about mediocre, funny, pay, theatre, roles, humorous,.