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I was never interested in being powerful or famous. But once I got to film school and learned about movies, I just fell in love with it. I didn't care what kind of movies I made.

George Lucas

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George Lucas
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: May 14
Actor
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George Walton Lucas Jr.
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