As the poet said, 'Only God can make a tree'—probably because it's so hard to figure out how to get the bark on.

—Woody Allen

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Woody Allen (born Allan Stewart Konigsberg; November 30, 1935) is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and comedian. In a career spanning over seven decades, his works include scripts written for film, television, and theater. As a screenwriter, Allen holds the record of most wins (3) and nominations (16) for the...

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    As the poet said, 'Only God can make a tree' -- probably because it's so hard to figure out how to get the bark on.