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All my life I've always spoiled the things that meant the most to me.

Stanley Kubrick

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Stanley Kubrick
Age: 70 †
Born: 1928
Born: July 26
Died: 1999
Died: March 7
Camera Operator
Chess Player
Cinematographer
Director
Executive Producer
Film Director
Film Editor
Film Producer
Photographer
Producer
The Bronx
New York City
Spoiled
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Meant
Always
Things
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