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“The best thing that happened from that situation when I failed was the fact that I failed and I failed because I was trying to do things that I don't like to do. I like to make movies and I like the creative process. I don't really care about the business end of it. It's not my thing. So I was all of sudden totally immersed in the business end of it and dealing with human resources, lawyers, and accountants, and so on. It wasn't for me.”

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Jerry Weintraub

Jerry Weintraub, a renowned American film producer, was born on September 26, 1937, and passed away on July 6, 2015. He is known for his profound impact and exceptional contributions to the film industry, participating in the production of numerous classic films. more

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