Martin Filler Quotes
One reason I've never been a fan of graphic novels is because a central aspect of literature for me has always been imagining what the things I'm reading about look like.
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My real passions are horses and playing polo. I care a lot about that and staying fit and in shape.
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It's not just the actor in front of the camera. And it's important to have respect for all those people that work behind the camera.
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The reality is the majority of us will not get off this planet. So the long run is, some kind of space exploration has to benefit us here on Earth.
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I want to drink champagne from ladies' shoes.
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One doesn't have a sense of humor. It has you.
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No science is immune to the infection of politics and the corruption of power.
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You can't embarrass Joss Whedon, he's got no pride! He fully admits it. 'Oh, it's me. I'm little and goofy.' You can't wound his pride. He's too self-deprecating.
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Denial of childhood and denial of freedom are the biggest sins which humankind has been committing and perpetuating for ages.
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The moment you give up your principles, and your values, you are dead, your culture is dead, your civilization is dead. Period.
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The names are bigger, the show is worldwide, but I get a royal pass into life in the broadcasting business.
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I really appreciate people like Rosie coming out and saying I've inspired them.
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It's interesting now that basically a CG set is the same cost as a real set. So like if you're going to build a CG house in the suburbs, it costs you $200,000. And if you were going to build it in a computer, it'll cost you $200,000. It's the same... the relationship is exactly the same.
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I always had to genuinely like the actors I worked with and use my enthusiasm and vision to give them confidence to push their creativity and their humor.
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The awkward thing for me is when the realization happens that I actually might like this girl. Then I become awkward.
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I do try very hard to develop themes that are easily understood and that, hopefully, will paint vivid images of the legal principles and implications of the ruling that will stick in the Justices' heads and will help influence how they think about the case.
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The easiest way around the bases is with one swing of the bat.
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We had times in '66 and '67 when we would pick up a platoon of privates out of the receiving barracks the week before we even graduated the platoon that we were on!
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Men become accustomed to poison by degrees.
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Anyone can wear my dresses. They will look good on any figure, no matter what shape you are. I want to celebrate a woman's inner strength, to inspire real women and make them feel confident and beautiful.
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I would break a lot of cymbals. You whack the cymbals hard enough, and they will crack in half. Drums are not actually as sturdy as they look. They're actually somewhat fragile instruments.
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We don't have any intention of beginning a trend of re-creating actors who are gone.
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One reason I've never been a fan of graphic novels is because a central aspect of literature for me has always been imagining what the things I'm reading about look like.
