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“You have to keep banging away at something until you get it to work. I think women are maybe better at that.”

Quote by Thelma Schoonmaker

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Thelma Schoonmaker

Thelma Schoonmaker, born on January 3, 1940, is an accomplished film editor. She is renowned for her work on Martin Scorsese's films such as 'Taxi Driver' and 'Goodfellas'. Schoonmaker has collaborated with Scorsese for over 40 years, winning multiple Academy Awards together. more

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