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Quote by Joseph Gordon-Levitt

“Everyone has the attitude that movies aren't just disposable entertainment - they can really mean something. I love that, because that's the way I feel about films.”

Quote by Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, and director. He is best known for his roles in films such as '10 Things I Hate About You', 'The Dark Knight Rises', and 'Donnie Darko'. more

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