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One filmmaker makes films that are deep, intellectual, profound and confrontational. And the other one makes purely vacuous, escapist films. I'm not sure the one who makes escapist films is making a poorer contribution than the one who makes the deeper films.

Woody Allen

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Woody Allen
Age: 89
Born: 1935
Born: December 1
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