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He [Peter Pan] is a metaphor for dreams and faith.

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Mark Burnett
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: July 17
Executive Producer
Film Director
Film Producer
Screenwriter
Television Producer
London
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I found a nanny/child care position in Beverly Hills taking care of a 3-year-old and a 17-year-old. They had a large, wealthy house. I learned that I liked the way rich people lived. I learned that they were not smarter than me.
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