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“We're producing a movie now, 'The Onion' Movie, and it's very difficult for me to be on the set. If I'm not right in the trenches, it's very difficult for me to watch another director, because I'm not involved and it's not exciting.”

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David Zucker
David Zucker

David Zucker is an American film director known for his contributions to the comedy genre. Born on October 16, 1947, he is a member of the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker (ZAZ) comedy writing team, which is renowned for its reinterpretations of classic comedies, such as 'Airplane!' and the 'Spy' series. more

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