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The director is the most overrated artist in the world. He is the only artist who, with no talent whatsoever, can be a success for 50 years without his lack of talent ever being discovered.
Orson Welles
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Orson Welles
Age: 70 †
Born: 1915
Born: May 6
Died: 1985
Died: October 10
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Kenosha
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