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There was an old brochure for the American Academy of Dramatic Arts with a quote from Robert Redford or someone, that said, You're only as good as you dare to be bad.
David Copperfield
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David Copperfield
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: September 16
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[ Gil Cates] said, You've got a point of view with your magic. There's this comedy to it, there's drama. You're telling stories with magic.
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I used to fly around the stage without strings or camera tricks. That took seven years to create.
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