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“I just went to Times Square and the underground movies, sometimes three a day. I did get my education. But I really believed then, in 1966, they would not have allowed me to make any of the movies I made. Today, you could make a snuff movie at NYU and get an A.”

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John Waters, born on April 22, 1946, is an American film director known for his distinctive style of humor and his focus on the marginalized. His films are often characterized by black comedy and social satire, with notable works including 'Pink Flamingos' and 'Hairspray'. more

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