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    But more importantly, the Australian embassy, which has hosted a kind of mini arts festival in the American capital, ''Australia Presents'' over the past two months, might have finally convinced Americans that Australia is more than just a loyal ally and a place where dangerous animals periodically eat American tourists. "I thought it was wonderful. I had seen the movie; I had never seen it staged so I was used to Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh but I think these are worthy successors" said Jeff Bader, who is the senior director on Asia at the National Security Council. Full Article at Sydney Morning Herald
    I thought it was wonderful. I had seen the movie; I had never seen it staged so I was used to Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh but I think these are worthy successors
    SOURCE: Sydney Morning Herald 4 weeks ago

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