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Perseverance has kept me going over the years. Things rarely happen overnight. Filmmakers should be prepared for many years of hard work. The sheer toil can be healthy and exhilarating.

Werner Herzog

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Werner Herzog
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: September 5
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