Quote by Lawrence Lessig
The real harm of term extension comes not from these famous works.

The real harm of term extension comes not from these famous works. The real harm is to the works that are not famous, not commercially exploited, and no longer available as a result. – Lawrence Lessig

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When government disappears, its not as if paradise will take its place. When governments are gone, other interests will take their place. – Lawrence Lessig

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Of all the creative work produced by humans anywhere, a tiny fraction has continuing commercial value. For that tiny fraction, the copyright is a crucially important legal device. – Lawrence Lessig

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Im famous for being nicer to my fans than anyone on the face of the earth because I figure, a) They pay my salary, and b) Its probably like a big moment in your life to meet somebody so I would say, Just come on up. – James Wood

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I mean hes a very famous director… theyre not going to put their… and hes very tough, he doesnt like interference at all, so he kept them at bay. – Ronald Harwood

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Comedy has to be done en clair. You cant blunt the edge of wit or the point of satire with obscurity. Try to imagine a famous witty saying that is not immediately clear. – James Thurber

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