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One of the fun things about play is making up stories.

John Lasseter

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John Lasseter
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: January 12
Animator
Executive Producer
Film Director
Film Editor
Film Producer
Screenwriter
Hollywood
California
John Alan Lasseter
John A. Lasseter
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