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I have a limitless amount of great music at my disposal and it's very, very pleasurable because when the music goes on the film it's amazing how much it livens up the film and gives it an emotional kick in the pants, sort of.

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Woody Allen
Age: 88
Born: 1935
Born: December 1
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