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" I don't need to see the old school to remember it and the teachers there. They changed the way that I've always looked at life and learning. "
Dennis Farina
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" When they released Sidewalks of New York, there were some shots with the towers they were going to take out, and Ed told them no. I don't think they can deny the towers were a part of New York. "
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" My parents, I don't know about 'strict,' but I would say they were fair and judicious, you know? "
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" I love England and the historical aspect of it. "
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" I've worked on what I think are good things. "
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" This is my first experience working in a foreign movie, but the mechanics, I think, are pretty much the same all over; you still have to wait in the trailer. "
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" I try to bring my own style to a role, but I can't change how people think of me. "
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" I read the script and try not to bring anything personal into it. I make notes, talk to the director and we decide what kinds of shades should be in the character. "
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" I've tried writing. Two days later I'd go visit it and say, Jesus Christ, who wrote this crap? "
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" I've taken up golf... or golf has taken me up. "
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" Change never bothers me, not really. "
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" You can change a person's life in an instant; put him in a movie, and you start thinking differently, you want to be in another movie. It's like an addiction almost. "
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" As far as carrying the American banner, you just do what's right for the kids. "
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" I like working. I like getting up every morning and going somewhere. Where I do it or what form doesn't matter. "
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" I wasn't so sure about signing up for 'Law & Order.' I liked the show, but another TV series? I'll tell you, though, it's been great, and I had no idea how popular the show was. "
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