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“I don't want to live anywhere where I'm breathing two million cars' fumes and paying a zillion dollars for the right to be totally hassled.”

Quote by Abel Ferrara

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Abel Ferrara, born on July 19, 1951, is a renowned screenwriter known for his profound social insight and unique narrative style. more

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