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I always felt a little bit like a little kid that's never grown up in the world of adults.

John Lasseter

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John Lasseter
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: January 12
Animator
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Hollywood
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Your voice is worthwhile. Have faith in it.
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I believe in the nobility of entertaining people and I take great, great pride that people are willing to give me two or three hours of their busy lives.
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