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" It takes no imagination to live within your means. "

Francis Ford Coppola

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" My family were symphonic musicians and in the opera. Also, it was my era, the love of radio. We used to listen to the radio at night, close our eyes and see movies far more beautiful than you can photograph. "

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" Anything you build on a large scale or with intense passion invites chaos. "

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