Interesting James Cameron Facts


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1. James Cameron was homeless when writing The Terminator, and sold the rights for $1, on the condition he could direct it.
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2. Before he was a director, James Cameron was a school bus driver.

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3. James Cameron sold the rights to The Terminator for $1, with the condition that he (Cameron) would direct it.

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