A Quote by Damien Chazelle

It's a little difficult when something goes from being an utter obsession - a thing where your skill defines you as a person - to it just being a thing you occasionally do.

Damien Chazelle

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Damien Chazelle
American - Director
Born: January 19, 1985

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