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He told me the story he wanted to tell.
He protected his private life, and all the other things about him, miraculous things about him.
He was an amazing man.
Dont speak to anyone else.
Thats how you have to make it.
And also, he told me, Dont make it until after I pass away.
So I just kept my word to that man.
Added Vallelonga, I wish I could have reached out to Don Shirleys family.
I didnt even know they really existed until after we were making the film.
I personally was not allowed to speak to his family, per Don Shirleys wishes.
Im an Italian from New York.
They call that a stand up guy.
I kept my word to the man.
