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" It was hard for me to hear anyone saying they didn't like 'Billy Madison.' "

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" I'm extremely determined and ambitious. "

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" In 'Billy Madison,' I worked with Adam before anyone really knew he was Adam Sandler. "

" Having someone cook all your meals is the best vacation ever! "

" My kids like their eggs with catsup. I like mine with salsa. "

" I learned early in my career to not let myself get in the way of humor but, instead, find what is great in a talented person. "

" I have a great little camera, and I had a theory that if the story is interesting, it doesn't matter what medium you shoot it on. You just have to make a good film. "

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