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“For a director and a producer to be named on the writing credits is practically unheard of.”

Quote by Terry Southern

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Terry Southern was an American author, born on May 1, 1924, and died on October 29, 1995. Known for his satirical and darkly humorous writing, he is best known for his novels 'The Fall of Babylon' and 'Cactus Fever'. more

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