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I like Spike Lee a lot. He's incredibly gifted and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as a filmmaker.

Tim Robbins

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Tim Robbins
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: October 16
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West Covina
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Any journey in life, if not done for human reasons of understanding and love, would be a very empty and lonely one.
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My philosophy is, don't take no for an answer and be willing to sacrifice your entire project for freedom.
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I have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view.
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New York is not conductive to theater. New York does not encourage its young. It does not encourage experimentation.
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