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“Often you see a famous actor who says they produced something, when all they did was claim to have an idea at a dinner party and make three phone calls.”

Quote by Ethan Hawke

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Ethan Hawke, born on November 6, 1970, is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He is known for his performances in films such as 'Before Sunset', 'Boyhood', and 'Night Train', for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. more

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