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“It was actually the opposite of what a director once said to me. He said, 'Remember, everyone is here to serve you.' And as he walked away, I thought to myself, 'It's exactly the opposite: I'm here to serve everyone.”

Quote by Rob Marshall

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Rob Marshall is a renowned theater director, born on October 17, 1960. He has achieved great success on Broadway and in the West End, known for his innovative contributions to musical theater. more

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