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“Hairspray is the only movie I made that's subversive, because they're doing it in every high school in America. A man's playing a woman, and two men sing a love song to each other.”

Quote by John Waters

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John Waters, born on April 22, 1946, is an American film director known for his distinctive style of humor and his focus on the marginalized. His films are often characterized by black comedy and social satire, with notable works including 'Pink Flamingos' and 'Hairspray'. more

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