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“Michael Powell always used to say 'I'm a typical Englishman'. He was and he wasn't. He was very cosmopolitan and spent a lot of time in Europe.”

Quote by Thelma Schoonmaker

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Thelma Schoonmaker

Thelma Schoonmaker, born on January 3, 1940, is an accomplished film editor. She is renowned for her work on Martin Scorsese's films such as 'Taxi Driver' and 'Goodfellas'. Schoonmaker has collaborated with Scorsese for over 40 years, winning multiple Academy Awards together. more

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