Quote by Ken Burns
I began to feel that the drama of the truth that is in the moment

I began to feel that the drama of the truth that is in the moment and in the past is richer and more interesting than the drama of Hollywood movies. So I began looking at documentary films. – Ken Burns

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People tend to forget that the word “history” contains the word “story”. – Ken Burns

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You can learn as much about the history from reading about the present as you can vice versa, that is learning about the present through history, which is what I do for a living. – Ken Burns

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History is malleable. A new cache of diaries can shed new light, and archeological evidence can challenge our popular assumptions. – Ken Burns

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When I meet gay fans out and about, theyre so great to talk to – and Im big on hugging, because Im from the Midwest. Theyre just so energetic and loving. Im proud to have those fans, and their support means a lot to me. I dont want just girls coming to my movies I want guys to come, too! – Kellan Lutz

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Theater has to resonate in your heart in a way that movies dont. – Harvey Fierstein

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I find that when you see somebody in the tabloids all the time, you have no desire to see them in movies. – Seann William Scott

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