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“I've found through experience that I'm only good when I'm writing something that, in essence, only I could write. The times I've written for hire, for other people, I don't think I've done very well.”

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Steven Soderbergh
Steven Soderbergh

Steven Soderbergh, born on January 14, 1963, is a renowned film producer from the United States. Known for his unique storytelling style and diverse film themes, his works include 'sex, lies, and videotape', 'Traffic', and 'Ocean's Eleven'. more

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