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Every single Pixar film, at one time or another, has been the worst movie ever put on film. But we know. We trust our process. We don't get scared and say, 'Oh, no, this film isn't working.'

John Lasseter

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John Lasseter
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: January 12
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When I look at the success I have, it's because of my creative thinking skills.
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