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I used to believe my art had to be about the things that brought me joy and gave me hope. But I learned that art can be found in all of life, even in pain.

Adriana Trigiani

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Adriana Trigiani
Age: 55
Born: 1970
Born: January 1
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Film Director
Novelist
Screenwriter
Television Producer
Writer
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