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“When I started making movies about weird people, I knew they were weird, I was infected with irony, and I wanted New York to notice.”

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John Waters, born on April 22, 1946, is an American film director known for his distinctive style of humor and his focus on the marginalized. His films are often characterized by black comedy and social satire, with notable works including 'Pink Flamingos' and 'Hairspray'. more

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