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“Being a father at a later age is different from when I had my other two daughters when I was in my 20s and 30s. If you're in your 60s and you're with the kid every day, you're dealing with the mind of a child, so it opens up that childishness in you again.”

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Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese, born on November 17, 1942, is an internationally renowned film director. His works are known for their profound social insight and exquisite storytelling skills, with notable films including 'Taxi Driver', 'Goodfellas', and 'The Departed'. Scorsese's unique filmmaking style is characterized by complex character relationships and tense social conflicts. more

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