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The thing that helped me get into the film business was that I went to school in Athens, Georgia and managed to get on, um, working on music videos for a band called R.E.M. and that kind of opened up a lot of doors for me.

The thing that helped me get into the film business was that

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This quote highlights how the speaker's journey into the film industry began with a fortunate opportunity in Athens, Georgia. By getting involved in music videos for the band R.E.M., they were able to gain valuable experience and establish connections that played a key role in expanding their career prospects. The quote emphasizes the crucial role of networking and seizing opportunities as pivotal factors for success in the film business.

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