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I can't see America any other way than with a European's eyes. It fascinates me and terrifies me at the same time.

Sergio Leone

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Sergio Leone
Age: 60 †
Born: 1929
Born: January 3
Died: 1989
Died: April 30
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The Eternal City
Bob Robertson
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