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“Growing up sucks, doesn't it? I understand why people wouldn't want to get old - but it'd be one thing if we became a culture obsessed with eating right, doing yoga, going to therapy and becoming at one with ourselves. That be great. But we don't do that. We seem to be obsessed with all the wrong ways to stay young.”

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Jason Reitman, born in October 1977 in Canada, is an accomplished film director known for his profound social insights and unique narrative style. His works, such as 'Thank You for Smoking' and 'The Big Short', are renowned for their social commentary and storytelling. more

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