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Quote by David Mamet
You know, young actors say all the time, Should I use my own life

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

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I understand that computers, which I once believed to be but a hermaphrodite typewriter-cum-filing cabinet, offer the cyber literate increased ability to communicate. I do not think this is altogether a bad thing, however it may appear on the surface. – David Mamet

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Computers
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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

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Morning
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My idea of perfect happiness is a healthy family, peace between nations, and all the critics die. – David Mamet

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Music and language are a vital element. We, as actors and directors, offer it to people who want to experience it. Sometimes the actual meaning is less important than the words themselves. – Kenneth Branagh

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Sex without love is a meaningless experience, but as far as meaningless experiences go its pretty damn good. – Woody Allen

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Experience teaches us that we do not always receive the blessings we ask for in prayer. – Mary Baker Eddy

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I wish I could give you a lot of advice, based on my experience of winning political debates. But I dont have that experience. My only experience is at losing them. – Richard M. Nixon

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All tools have intrinsic politics and technology is the tool of now. – Godfrey Reggio

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In 1981, at age 31, I was voted the best player in basketball, and the most valuable player in the league. – Julius Erving

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Im lucky to have family around me. Otherwise, Ill be taking the risk of falling in love with myself. – Shakira

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