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You know, in the film making business no one ever gives you anything.
James Cameron
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James Cameron
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: August 14
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I don't just want to be associated with a few good 3D movies and the audience is saying all of the other ones are crap.
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I had pictured myself as a filmmaker but I had never pictured myself as a director if that makes any sense at all.
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I try to live with honor, even if it costs me millions of dollars and takes a long time. It's very unusual in Hollywood. Few people are trustworthy - a handshake means nothing to them. They feel they're required to keep an agreement with you only if you're successful or they need you.
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