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My interpretation of a strong director is someone who knows their story. That's what directors are, they're storytellers because they're directing where your focus is going to be as an audience.

Dennis Quaid

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Dennis Quaid
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: April 9
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Dennis William Quaid
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