Patrick Marber Quotes
I like them all - I don't always approve. I see myself as a sort of benevolent uncle to these characters, and I can see why they do what they do; sometimes they make some mistakes, but at heart I think they're decent.
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The will is commendable though the ability may be wanting.
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There is nothing out there that I have a grudge against or I have a problem with.
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If you think about it, you can have the best CGI, but you can always tell that it is CGI. Your brain can spot that is not real even though you think it looks cool. Your brain knows the truth, so you don't jump and you don't scream. It was very important for me to expose the audience to real elements.
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I've been working on this feature script for Master Class, a play by Terrence McNally that won a lot of Tonys.
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I don't believe in societal restrictions. It wasn't a choice - conformity simply never occurred to me.
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When 'Mulholland Dr.' was voted the Best Film of the Decade, that was very meaningful for me. That film opened up incredible doors for me, and I believe that that was the reason I was given opportunities to play all kinds of characters.
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I think the key for any kind of artist - and this transcends music - is a certain degree of authenticity and sincerity.
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My parents were both entrepreneurs.
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We're actually thinking about distributing 'Moon Over Broadway' on-line. It's tempting, because when you go to a major studio, it's sort of like a farm, you know? They make all the money, since it's kind of a buyer's market.
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God, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strength and ability. Prayer helps us tap and develop these powers.
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Blogging and the Internet allow us to engage in a lot more real time conversations as opposed to a one-way dump of information or a message.
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Winning the peace is harder than winning the war.
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I did every job under the sun from bartending to ushering to temping.
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I will be up at 8 A.M. making spaghetti bolognese for Peter and Sophia's evening meal if I'm working that day. I may not get back for the evening, and I worry if I don't do that, then they won't eat anything.
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Yes, our band will change and evolve, but we want to establish the reality of what this band truly sounds like.
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I had a long period of writing what I think of as 'save the world' novels. 'Fledgling' was a chance to play.
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Fortunately analysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itself still remains a very effective therapist.
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Beer, it's the best damn drink in the world.
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The 'Star Wars' films are known for their exotic aliens, sophisticated robots, sleek technology, and planet-sized battle stations.
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Either I would find an open shot or help create for someone else.
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I've always been proud that my name stands for peace.
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Mothers are the rocks of our families and a foundation in our communities. In gratitude for their generous love, patient counsel, and lifelong support, let us pay respect to the women who carry out the hard work of motherhood with skill and grace, and let us remember those mothers who, though no longer with us, inspire us still.
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My background is in theoretical physics, and it's something very close to my heart.
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I like them all - I don't always approve. I see myself as a sort of benevolent uncle to these characters, and I can see why they do what they do; sometimes they make some mistakes, but at heart I think they're decent.
