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“I could turn on my radio in the morning when I was getting dressed for school and hear Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman and think this is the music. Now that music is art. Ellington is art. At that time it was just what you heard on the radio. Cole Porter was just a guy who wrote pretty songs and Billie Holliday would sing them.”

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Woody Allen, born Alan Stewart Konigsberg, is an American film producer, screenwriter, director, and actor. Known for his unique brand of humor and insightful social commentary, he is one of the most influential creators in modern film history. Alan Stewart Konigsberg was born on December 1, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York. His filmography spans a wide range of genres, including comedy, drama, and noir. more

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