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A movie is made for an audience and a film is made for both the audience and the film-makers.
David Fincher
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David Fincher
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: May 10
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David Andrew Leo Fincher
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My idea of professionalism is probably a lot of people's idea of obsessive.
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You know, I don't think I've ever listened to someone's commentary. Ever.
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