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I think there's nothing worse than inertia. You can inert and study your navel and gradually you'll fall off the chair. I think the key is to keep flying.
Ridley Scott
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Ridley Scott
Age: 86
Born: 1937
Born: November 30
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Sir Ridley Scott
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