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This whole world is wild at heart and weird on top.

David Lynch

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David Lynch
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: January 20
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Missoula
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David Keith Lynch
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I'm not a real film buff. Unfortunately, I don't have time. I just don't go. And I become very nervous when I go to a film because I worry so much about the director and it is hard for me to digest my popcorn.
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