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I know that if a film is ready to emerge out of what I write, I'll be able to go off and make it without asking anyone's permission.

Francis Ford Coppola

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Francis Ford Coppola
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: April 7
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I live near San Francisco in the most beautiful spot on earth and enjoy myself in many ways. Yes, I love to work, which for now is to think and read and write, so it's all a dream come true.
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I had an older brother who was very interested in literature, so I had an early exposure to literature, and and theater. My father sometimes would work in musical comedies.
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Whom God wishes to destroy, He first makes successful in show business.
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I wanted to write and direct movies and not be forced to adapt them from a bestselling book.
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If I have to be remembered for something, I want it remembered that I really liked children and was a good camp counselor.
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