George Lucas Says Long-Delayed $1 Billion Museum “Almost Broke My Will”

The 'Star Wars' creator made a surprise appearance at a press preview of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, opening Sept. 22 in Los Angeles — and acknowledged his contentious relationship with the media.

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