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“I like to think that I gave Jack Warner Brothers inking and Joe Sinnott gave him MGM inking. If you're not as in love with old movies as I am you might not make that connection, but I can see that connection.”

Quote by Mike Royer

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Mike Royer, born in 1941, is an enigmatic figure whose profession remains unknown. His life story and contributions are currently limited in available information. more

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