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"Les Mis茅rables," popularly referred to as "Les Mis," is a novel by acclaimed French author Victor Hugo. Published in 1862, the book's story begins in 1815 France and concludes with the Paris Uprising in 1832 (the June Rebellion). The plot focuses on the experiences of Jean Valjean, an ex-convict, and the struggling lives of numerous other characters. "Les Mis the Musical" first opened in France at Paris鈥� Palais des Sports in 1980, but closed after only three months. In 1983 producer Cameron Mackintosh agreed to adapt the show for a British audience. It opened in 1985 at London鈥檚 Barbican Centre. The West End version of the show brought huge success and went to Broadway two years later in 1987. "Les Mis" is now the longest-running West End musical and the second longest-running musical in the world. Over its 30-plus-years run, "Les Mis" has won numerous awards, such as the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical and many Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Performances by leading and featured actors and actresses. To mark the Dec. 25, 2012, opening of the new movie adaptation of "Les Mis," directed by Tom Hooper, here are 15 memorable "Les Mis" quotes.