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“It's not a good thing to be friends with people you're covering. There's just no point in doing it. It's tempting, but they're not going to consider you their friend anyway. They just know that you're somebody that can do something for them.”

Quote by Kurt Loder

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Kurt Loder is a renowned film critic, born on May 5, 1945. He has had a significant impact in the field of film criticism, known for his unique perspective and profound insights into the art of cinema. more

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