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Continuity is boring.

Peter Greenaway

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Peter Greenaway
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: April 5
Actor
Cinematographer
Experimental Artist
Film Director
Film Editor
Painter
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Television Director
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Newport
South Wales
Continuity
Boring

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