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Quote by Alexander Payne
When youre a houseguest and you leave, its nice to straighten some

When youre a houseguest and you leave, its nice to straighten something up or send your hosts a useful gift. And when you leave the planet, its nice to have made a positive contribution. – Alexander Payne

Other quotes by Alexander Payne

Marketing has supplanted story as the primary force behind the worthiness of making a film, and thats a very sad thing. Its film only as a function of consumerism rather than as an important component of our culture, and thats everywhere around the world. – Alexander Payne

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sad
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Alexander Payne
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I mean, look, I love movies, not just the ones I make… In fact, I dont like the movies I make very much. – Alexander Payne

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movies
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Alexander Payne
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I guess maybe I try to make movies that are closer to real life than are many Hollywood movies. But I still try to stay within a commercial narrative, a contemporary American vernacular. – Alexander Payne

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movies
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I try to give positive energy in all my shows. – Curtis Jones

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I look to longevity. I just consider myself an actress and getting good roles. If being a superstar gets me good roles, then thats a positive thing. But my goal isnt just to be a superstar. Its to act for a long time. – Penelope Ann Miller

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When the media defines something, you have to question: Is it the definition that you want applied to your culture? Im trying to determine whos leaving the legacy, and if the legacy that is being left is a positive one. – Tim Reid

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The Wreckoning is a darker song. But the record is positive. – Taryn Manning

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