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Best and Brightest 2006
It's More Fun to Be the Painter Than the Paint
If George Clooney can't save the world, at least he may be able to save the movies
December
1
2006
CHRIS JONES
Art Streiber
It's More Fun to Be the Painter Than the Paint
CHRIS JONES
December
1
2006
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Best and Brightest 2006
It's More Fun to Be the Painter Than the Paint
If George Clooney can't save the world, at least he may be able to save the movies
December
1
2006
CHRIS JONES
Art Streiber
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