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Quote by Pete Docter

“Sometimes suffering is a weird attraction.”

Quote by Pete Docter

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Pete Docter is an American film director renowned for his work at Pixar Animation Studios. Born on October 9, 1968, he is one of the directors behind hit animated films such as 'Toy Story,' 'Finding Nemo,' and 'Coco'. more

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