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In Hollywood people lie to each other and cheat each other and then go and play tennis. But I don't want to be a tennis player.

David Geffen

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David Geffen
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: February 21
Art Collector
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Film Producer
Music Executive
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Talent Agent
Television Producer
Theatrical Producer
Brooklyn
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David Lawrence Geffen
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