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    Why Orson Welles Is The Greatest Person Who Ever Lived

    Orson Welles had quite the prolific career as a filmmaker, actor, and all-around entertainer. Here are the reasons he's just the best.

    1. He sent the public into a frenzy after a radio broadcast.

    2. He knew how to insult celebrities.

    3. He wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the greatest movie of all time...when he was 26 years old.

    4. He sat next to Hitler and found him boring.

    5. He filmed commercials while intoxicated.

    6. He had a fistfight with Ernest Hemingway.

    7. He courted many beautiful women.

    8. Plus, he knew how to clap...really well.