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Very few people have a lot of time to dedicate to one hobby. I was fortunate to have started so young, because when you're young you have nothing but time. Hours and hours to burn up on something as silly as a movie.

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Robert Rodriguez
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: June 20
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Robert Anthony Rodríguez
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