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" Continuity is a wonderful thing, and it is a very rare thing in show business. "

David L. Wolper

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" Some psychiatrist told me I was interested in sculpture because I dealt in flat surfaces and needed something with dimension. "

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" We couldn't predict what would happen with 'Roots.' You knew there were powerful moments that were going to affect people. We were making the film while the book was being completed. We were fortunate because the hardcover book was out and on the best-seller list. The heat was still on. "

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" You need an actor who can maintain a character over a long period of time. If you have a weak actor, it won't be obvious in two hours, but you'll begin to see his weaknesses over four or five days. "

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" For a two-hour movie on a 20-day shooting schedule, it's O.K. to have an actor who's a pain in the neck. "

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" I make it happen. Who bought Alex Haley's book 'Roots' for TV? Me. I hired the director, hired the writer. I put them all together. I'm like the chef. If I mix all the ingredients right, it's going to taste terrific. If I don't, it's not going to come out good. "

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