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I can't imagine any director directing a screenplay of mine, because the great directors all have very personal styles, and the ones that don't are not very interesting directors.
Woody Allen
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Woody Allen
Age: 89
Born: 1935
Born: December 1
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Sex without love is an empty experience, but as empty experiences go, it's one of the best.
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