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Dalton Trumbo actually was [ a hypocrite], because he liked his wealth, which was against the grain of being a Communist. I put title cards at the head of the film that explains the context.

Jay Roach

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Jay Roach
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: June 14
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Albuquerque
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