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I do believe in the power of story. I believe that stories have an important role to play in the formation of human beings, that they can stimulate, amaze and inspire their listeners.

Hayao Miyazaki

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Hayao Miyazaki
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: January 1
Animation Director
Animator
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Environmentalist
Film Director
Film Editor
Film Producer
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Miyazaki Hayao
Tsutomu Teruki
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