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I grew up in the theatre. It's where I got my start. Writing a television drama with theatrical dialogue about the theatre is beyond perfection.

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Aaron Sorkin
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: June 9
Actor
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Television Producer
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New York City
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Aaron Benjamin Sorkin
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