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“If I'm intimidated, I shouldn't be directing a movie. I gotta treat 'em as characters, not as stars. It's hard to not treat Marlon Brando as a legend, a star, it's difficult not to treat Robert De Niro as a star, but that had to go away very fast after I knew them, because I had to work with them. I'm the director, I'm the boss. They're looking to me for guidance.”

Quote by Frank Oz

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Frank Oz, born on May 25, 1944, is an American film director, actor, and producer. He is known for his unique sense of humor and profound understanding of the art of film. Oz's work spans across various genres, including comedy, horror, and fantasy. His most famous works include the 'Stuart Little' series and the role of Yoda in the 'Star Wars' series. more

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