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Decisions are made by those who show up. Don't ever forget that you're a citizen of this world.
Aaron Sorkin
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Aaron Sorkin
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: June 9
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Film doesn't have to worry. Movies are awesome. There's no war going on, theaters aren't going to lose.
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Trying to guess what the (mass) audience wants and then trying to satisfy that is usually a bad recipe for getting something good.
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Never argue with a drunk or a fool.
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