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“It's easy to be a backseat driver. It's even easier to be a backseat driver when you're not even in the same car.”

Quote by Rick McCallum

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Rick McCallum is a renowned film producer, born on August 23, 1952. He has over 30 years of experience in the film industry and has been involved in the production of several successful films, including 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope' and 'Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back'. more

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