Chaim Topol Biography
Chaim Topol (September 9, 1935 - March 8, 2023), often billed simply as Topol, was an Israeli theatrical and film performer, singer and illustrator. He is best known for his portrayal of Tevye, the lead role in the stage musical Fiddler on the Roof and the 1971 film adaptation, performing this role more than 3,500 times from 1967 through 2009. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chaim Topol, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Chaim Topol Quotes
The Emperor's Judgment on Ignorance and Danger
The Emperor Ming: [leans forward, smiling; leans back again]
Every thousand years, I test each life system in the Universe. I visit it with mysteries, earthquakes, unpredicted eclipses, strange craters in the wilderness... If these are taken as natural, I judge that system ignorant and harmless - I spare it. But if the Hand of Ming is recognized in these events, I judge that system dangerous to us. I call upon the great god Dyzan, and for his greater glory... and for our mutual pleasure... I destroy it utterly.
Dr. Hans Zarkov:
You're saying... it's my fault the Earth is being destroyed?
The Emperor Ming: [grinning]
Precisely... Doctor!
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Questioning Intentions in a Hostile Encounter
Dr. Hans Zarkov:
We are only interested in friendship. Why do you attack us?
The Emperor Ming:
Why not?
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