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“Beauty doesn't have anything to do with prettiness. Beauty has to do with something else; it gets into an area where words can't go.”

Quote by Robert Benton

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Robert Benton is an American screenwriter born on September 29, 1932. Known for his profound character development and masterful storytelling, Benton is one of the most influential screenwriters in film history. more

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