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I wanted to entertain so badly that I kept at it until I was good. I just browbeat my way into show business.

Mel Brooks

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Mel Brooks
Age: 98
Born: 1926
Born: June 28
Actor
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Film Director
Film Producer
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Lyricist
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Brooklyn
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Melvin Brooks
Melvin Kaminsky
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Be interested in everything. You don't have to adore it. I don't adore hip-hop, I don't think it's great music, but I'm interested, I listen. I watch a lot of new films, I see everything. I still read, I like books, whether they are old books, new books. I'm interested - you gotta stay interested!
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