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I have fat-guy syndrome. If they give me $50 million to make a movie, I'll try to make it look like it cost a hundred. If they give me $60 million, I'll try to make it look like it cost $120.
Guillermo del Toro
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Guillermo del Toro
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: October 9
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