Cinema Quote by Peter Hedges

“I can go years without going to Los Angeles, but I think my living in Brooklyn is critical to my continuing to have a fairly happy life in the film industry.” quote by Peter Hedges — Download Open image

“I can go years without going to Los Angeles, but I think my living in Brooklyn is critical to my continuing to have a fairly happy life in the film industry.”

Peter Hedges

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I don't want to write my life. I live my life. I want to make up a new world.

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