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I tend to not only read reviews, but also every little stupid thing online. It's a very bad idea, and there's a lot of angry people in the world. And it's weird to absorb all that weirdness.

Charlie Kaufman

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Charlie Kaufman
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: November 1
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