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I read that John Hughes script for 'Mr. Mom,' and I thought, 'This guy is a funny writer.' I went: 'You ought to stick around and direct this thing.' But he didn't; he left, and look what he became. A really legendary comedy director.
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"I read that John Hughes script for 'Mr. Mom,' and I thought, 'This guy is a funny writer.' I went: 'You ought to stick around and direct this thing.' But he didn't; he left, and look what he became. A really legendary comedy director."
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I read that John Hughes script for 'Mr. Mom,' and I thought, 'This guy is a funny writer.' I went: 'You ought to stick around and direct this thing.' But he didn't; he left, and look what he became. A really legendary comedy director. — Michael Keaton

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Michael Keaton was a Actor from United States (1951–present).

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Who said "I read that John Hughes script for 'Mr. Mom,' and I thought, 'This guy is a fun…"?
This quote is attributed to Michael Keaton, a Actor from United States.
When did Michael Keaton live?
Michael Keaton lived from 1951 – present.
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