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“I'm a cartoonist, it's what I am at heart, so cartoons take reality and deform it and make it grotesque, you make it funny, but you alter it. If it works, it's based on reality. That's what I try to do.”

Quote by Terry Gilliam

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Terry Gilliam, born on November 22, 1940, is a British screenwriter known for his unique visual style and profound thematic explorations. His works, often blending elements of fantasy, adventure, and satire, have made him an important figure in the British film industry. more

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