Famous quote by Bob Balaban

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Im from Chicago, my family started a chain of movie theaters in Chicago that were around for 70 years and then one of th
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"I'm from Chicago, my family started a chain of movie theaters in Chicago that were around for 70 years and then one of them became the head of Paramount and the other was the head of production at MGM and we all came out of Chicago"

- Bob Balaban

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Bob Balaban's quote speaks with the success of his household in the motion picture market. His family was based in Chicago and ran a chain of movie theaters for 70 years. This success caused 2 of his member of the family becoming the head of Paramount and MGM respectively. This quote speaks to the power of effort and commitment, in addition to the importance of household. It likewise speaks to the capacity of Chicago as a city for success. Bob Balaban's quote is a testament to the power of the American Dream and the potential of any city to produce successful people. It is a pointer that with hard work and commitment, anything is possible.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Bob Balaban somewhere between August 16, 1945 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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