Quote by Uma Thurman
Desperation is the perfume of the young actor. Its so satisfying t

Desperation is the perfume of the young actor. Its so satisfying to have gotten rid of it. If you keep smelling it, it can drive you crazy. In this business a lot of people go nuts, go eccentric, even end up dead from it. Not my plan. – Uma Thurman

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When asked if I consider myself Buddhist, the answer is, Not really. But its more my religion than any other because I was brought up with it in an intellectual and spiritual environment. I dont practice or preach it, however. – Uma Thurman

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Id like to classify my life as a romantic comedy. Unfortunately I feel its probably more like a TV reality show. – Uma Thurman

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Romantic
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Im an actress and mom, and I probably dont have enough of an active spiritual life. And I dont know why people run around calling themselves by the names of religions when they dont actually practise them. – Uma Thurman

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There are no right and wrong ways to work in this business, but there are some basic common-sense practices. Work very, very hard and always be prepared never give up and once you get the job, give them more than they ever expected: – Shine! – Jimmy Smits

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In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. – Benjamin Franklin

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The golden rule for every business man is this: Put yourself in your customers place. – Orison Swett Marden

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I started cooking in kitchens right out of high school, and I was lucky to work with a lot of great people, but I had no idea it would turn into this. Of course no one should go into this business because they want to be the next Emeril. – Tom Colicchio

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