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Gus Van Sant

Because I didn't have brothers, I was always interested in the kids down the street that had four brothers in their family, so I became one of them - but it was not my family. I've always been attracted to temporary families. They tend to be lost characte

Gus Van Sant

Family

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Gus Van Sant is saying that since he grew up without brothers, he felt drawn to groups of kids who had many siblings and joined them as if he belonged, even though they were not his real family. He explains that he is fascinated by these temporary, informal groups because they often consist of people who feel out of place or disconnected.

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