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There is never an excuse not to finish a film.
Werner Herzog
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Werner Herzog
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: September 5
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I do whatever pushes me hardest. It's coming at me and I try to... it's like uninvited guest and I have to wrestle them out the door or through the window - get them out and get over with them quickly.
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