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I was never sloppy with other people's money. Only my own. Because I figure, well, you can be.
Francis Ford Coppola
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Francis Ford Coppola
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: April 7
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The things you get fired for when you’re young are the same things that you get lifetime achievement awards for when you’re old.
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Roger Corman exploited all of the young people who worked for him, but he really gave you responsibility and opportunity. So it was kind of a fair deal.
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I'm very proud of my flops, as much as of my successes.
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We were raised in an Italian-American household, although we didn't speak Italian in the house. We were very proud of being Italian, and had Italian music, ate Italian food.
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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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