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Be suspicious of people who have, or crave, power. Never, ever go near power. Don't become friends with anyone who has real power. It's dangerous.
Stanley Kubrick
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Stanley Kubrick
Age: 70 †
Born: 1928
Born: July 26
Died: 1999
Died: March 7
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