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There was always a part of me that wanted to be an old-time director. But I couldn't do that. I'm not a pro.

Martin Scorsese

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Martin Scorsese
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: November 17
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The first element that I connected with was the emotion. Sorry, that's how it goes.
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