William Devane Quotes
Writers are not always right however, but then again, I've been on shows where the actors have complete control and change everything and it's terrible.
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It is only a step from boredom to disillusionment, which leads naturally to self-pity, which in turn ends in chaos.
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Theatre demands different muscles and different aspects of one's personality.
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We rarely grow when we're happy, we grow when we hurt.
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If you want to do something, what does it matter where you are ranked?
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America is a world leader, but we should not be its policeman or ATM.
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The more dubious and uncertain an instrument violence has become in international relations, the more it has gained in reputation and appeal in domestic affairs, specifically in the matter of revolution.
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I'm not in charge of judgments in Iran. The judicial system in Iran is an independent body of its own, and it follows the laws, and it must operate according to the law.
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I don't need to sell tons of records, but I want longevity. I want to make music for the rest of my life.
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I want a girlfriend who eats as much as I do, which is a lot.
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For me, there is no hope without faith. Faith is a higher good. Faith in our divinity.
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But, I do think, on a very simplistic level, that we can project onto dogs because they are so innocent. They don't come with a lot of baggage.
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Studios and networks who ignore either shift - whether the increasing sophistication of storytelling, or the constantly shifting sands of technological advancement - will be left behind.
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I'm aware that, from the outside, this looks like I've got quite an ego.
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Anyone with a internet connection and an idea can develop an audience
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When I finally make up my mind that I want to do something, it's never been hard for me to do.
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No man has a right in America to treat any other man "tolerantly" for tolerance is the assumption of superiority. Our liberties are equal rights of every citizen.
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I don't think it's that serious. If I feel good tomorrow and I feel like I'm not going to jeopardize missing games or hurt the team, I'll play. Otherwise, I'll sit down.
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Piano playing is more difficult than statesmanship. It is harder to awake emotions in ivory keys than it is in human beings.
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Whoever wins MVP, whoever wins whatever those awards are, that's not my decision.
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I spend too much money on my sets and my gowns. I think the presentation is important. I don't think people want to see the old show all the time.
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The director's job is to know what emotional statement he wants a character to convey in his scene or his line, and to exercise taste and judgment in helping the actor give his best possible performance.
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When people show you who they are, believe them. I carry that with me a lot. It has served me well.
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Writers are not always right however, but then again, I've been on shows where the actors have complete control and change everything and it's terrible.
