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“I try to avoid giving advice. The only advice I will give is to pay attention. I don't mean to the screen in your hand. I'm talking about the natural world. I spent a lot of time educating my children about nature by putting them in nature. I said, "I want you to listen; I want you to look." There's so much technology coming into our lives that takes us away from the natural stuff, so I'm pushing the other way.”

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Robert Redford

Robert Redford, born on August 18, 1936, is a renowned American actor. His acting career began in the 1950s, and he gained international recognition with his outstanding performances in several classic films. Redford is not only an actor but also a director and producer, whose works hold an important place in the history of cinema. more

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