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" I think we're lucky because there are very few people in life who get to do what we're doing. "

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" Dad was a very gentle, sweet man. "

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" I always get everyone prepared so there aren't so many arguments on set. I have a policy that the first thing I do in the morning is go over to the trailers and discuss exactly what we're shooting that day. It's time-consuming, but it reduces the chances of 'misunderstandings' on set. "

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