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" I'm really intrigued by those eternal questions of creation and belief and faith. I don't care who you are, it's what we all think about. It's in the back of all our minds. "

Ridley Scott

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Ridley Scott

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" If you ever have a kid who doesn't know what to do, stick him in art school. It's amazing what evolves. "

" And I maintain good relationships with all the studios so I've never been bullied into any cut, frankly. "

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