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“Success is less rare than the courage to attempt it.”

Quote by Terry Rossio

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Terry Rossio, born on July 2, 1960, is a renowned screenwriter. He is best known for his work on the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series, which achieved massive success worldwide. In addition to 'Pirates of the Caribbean', he has also been involved in the writing of many other films. more

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