David L. Wolper Quotes

My initial goal for the 1984 opening ceremonies was a show that would be majestic, inspirational, and emotional - a 20 goosebump experience.

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• My initial goal for the 1984 opening ceremonies was a show that would be majestic, inspirational, and emotional - a 20 goosebump experience.

  

  David L. Wolper
  • Experience
  • Emotional
  • inspirational