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" In the current climate, we live in a pessimistic and non-idealistic world. "
Emilio Estevez
Live
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World
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" Since the beginning of time, every child on the planet has endeavored to please their parents. "
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" Where people are now in terms of the economic crisis, they're looking at what we think is the bottom, and I think that's when people look to film and to spirituality. "
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" We don't think about pilgrimage in this country. We don't think about meditation. The idea of taking a six-week walk is totally foreign to most Americans. But it's probably exactly what we need. "
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" We've lost touch and allowed technology to take precedence over organic nature. But let's not forget that those microchips in our computers came from elements of the earth. "
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" By definition, I believe I am unapologetically optimistic and I am unapologetically earnest. "
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" There is no doubt that directing television has helped hone my directing skills. What television teaches you is to be efficient and to think on your feet. You have to adhere to strict deadlines and budget constraints. "
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" All the crap that we've encumbered our lives with, it's really meaningless. "
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" When people ask what were the qualities of Bobby Kennedy that they most admired, it was first that he was tough. Second, he told the truth and third, he stood up for the little guy. "
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" Madrid is enjoyed most from the ground, exploring your way through its narrow streets that always lead to some intriguing park, market, tapas bar or street performer. Each night we'd leave our hotel to begin a new adventure in Madrid and nine out of 10 times, we'd walk through the Plaza Mayor. "
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" We get very set in our ways and it's sometimes hard to look beyond what else is out there. "
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" We're all imperfect. And wouldn't it be great if the message sent out by the mainstream media is that we're fine being exactly who we are? Wouldn't that be great for everyone? "
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" This is one of the benefits, as well as one of the difficulties of directing a member of your family. You know where the buttons are. You can push them if you want. "
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Know
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" We need to risk, we need to dare to risk and fail greatly because that's the only way we grow. "
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" Americans are probably more in line than ever before. We're more moderate than we are liberal or conservative. "
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" The first time I had sat down to a meal I had grown on my own, along with a bottle of wine that we had made, I burst into tears. To be in touch and be in tune with that is an extraordinary gift. "
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