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The artist doesn't have to suffer to show suffering. Have it on the screen but have the people come out of the theater into a world of peace, of a beautiful world. They don't have to suffer in their lives.

David Lynch

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David Lynch
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: January 20
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