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“I feel this way about a lot of movies, that the characters are idealized versions of people. For better or worse, I am as fascinated with human flaws as anything.”

Quote by Greg Mottola

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Greg Mottola is an American filmmaker known for his distinctive sense of humor and profound insights into social phenomena. His works include 'Superbad' and its sequels. more

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