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“To use bad taste, you have to know the rules of good taste. I've always thanked my mother for that. She taught how to eat with proper table manners and all that stuff, to the point of rebellion. But I couldn't have rebelled from it if I didn't know it.”

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John Waters

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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