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“I hate that we're always called "the all-female Ghostbusters," because you wouldn't refer to the original as "the all-male Ghostbusters."”

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Paul Feig, born on September 17, 1962, is an American actor. He has appeared in numerous film and television projects and is best known for his work in comedy. more

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