Quote by David Mamet
The Oscars demonstrate the will of the people to control and judge

The Oscars demonstrate the will of the people to control and judge those they have elected to stand above them (much, perhaps, as in bygone days, an election celebrated the same). – 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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If, indeed, a firearm were more dangerous to its possessors than to potential aggressors, would it not make sense for the government to arm all criminals, and let them accidentally shoot themselves? Is this absurd? Yes, and yet the government, of course, is arming criminals. – David Mamet

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Whatever is popular deserves attention. – James Mackintosh

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Great individuals are not only popular themselves, but they give popularity to whatever they touch. – Fournier

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Beware of over-great pleasure in being popular or even beloved. – Margaret Fuller

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I wouldnt say I invented tacky, but I definitely brought it to its present high popularity. – Bette Midler

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