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“If there's one thing I've learned in this life, it's that you never say no to an old gypsy woman with a blind eye and leprous fingernails.”

Quote by Roger Ebert

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Roger Ebert was a renowned American film critic, born on June 18, 1942, and passed away on April 4, 2013. Known for his unique style of film criticism and profound insights into the art of cinema, he served as a film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times and founded the influential film review website RogerEbert.com. more

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Book:Roger Ebert's Video Companion

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Book:Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2006

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Book:Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2013: 25th Anniversary Edition

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Source: Roger Ebert's Video Companion

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