My idea of perfect happiness is a healthy family, peace between nations, and all the critics die. – David Mamet
You know, young actors say all the time, Should I use my own life experience? And my response is, What choice do you have? – David Mamet
Theres nothing in the world more silent than the telephone the morning after everybody pans your play. It wont ring from room service your mother wont be calling you. If the phone has not rung by 8 in the morning, youre dead. – David Mamet
Movies were never an art form, they were entertainment. It just evolved into an art form from there, and its still evolving in different ways. – David Mamet