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1. What length of time did Paul Thomas Anderson attend New York University's Film School before dropping out?
2. Paul's father, Ernie Anderson, was a well known voice actor. Which of the following shows did Ernie Anderson NOT provide voice talent?
3. On what real-life gameshow did Paul work, which would later provide the inspiration and backdrop for the film 'Magnolia'.
4. The feature film 'Hard Eight' was originally titled ________ ?
5. Three of Paul's short films have gone on to become features. Which of the following was not converted to a film?
6. What film directed by Paul was released in 2002?
7. Paul's father, Ernie Anderson, was a well known late night horror B-movie host in the 1960s. What was his character's name?
8. What actor showed interest in playing the role of Dirk Diggler in 'Boogie Nights', but was thought too old for the part?
9. If Paul had been given the budget, cats and dogs would have fallen from the sky instead of frogs, in the film 'Magnolia'?
10. The Dirk Diggler private dick alter-ego Brock Landers was based on what John Holmes' character?
11. When writing a screenplay, how many hours can Paul work a day?
12. Which of these musicians has scored each of Paul's films?
13. Paul Thomas Anderson was how old when making 'Boogie Nights'?
14. Which of the following actors has not been in all three of Anderson's feature films?
15. In the film 'Magnolia', which star did Paul cast as one of the dental assistants in the scene which introduces Wiz Kid Donnie Smith?
16. Who was Paul's first choice to play the role of Dirk Diggler in 'Boogie Nights'?
17. Which two numbers can be found sprinkled throughout the film 'Magnolia'?
18. Which of the following music videos by Fiona Apple was NOT directed by Paul Thomas Anderson?
19. In the film, 'Magnolia', there are paintings hanging on the walls of Claudia Wilson Gator's apartment. Who is the artist?
20. In 'Magnolia', young Stanley Spector can be seen reading (three of) the following books, except _______ ?
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