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Directing was a big learning experience for me because I had to deal with every aspect of everything-all this constant decision-making, with people asking you questions at every moment, and you have to have answers for them all.
Charlie Kaufman
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Charlie Kaufman
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: November 1
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