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In the creative process you come to loggerheads and you just have to keep the process moving forward, even if that requires jumping on a plane and flying to London. It's a good thing it's fun, otherwise it would be too much work.

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Tom Hanks
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: July 9
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