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" Just because someone gets arrested doesn't mean what they are doing is wrong. Some laws are unfair and unjust. "
Tim Robbins
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" I learned never to listen to acting teachers because they don't know what the hell they're talking about. "
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" It's difficult when you have to turn down a tremendous amount of money because you don't like what the script is saying and you don't have any money. "
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" I think the enemy is self-censorship. In a free society the biggest danger is that you're afraid to the point where you censor yourself. "
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" Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision. "
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" There's the theory that nudity doesn't really make something sexy; the characters and their relationship make it sexy. "
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" You had to know how to fight or you had to know how to avoid a fight. I didn't enjoy fighting, so I learned how to avoid them. "
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" Bush is very clever. When the debate should have been about the deterioration of our cities and the lack of action by government, he sent in his idiot to make an outrageous statement about Murphy Brown. "
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" I don't view myself as a political leftie. I view myself as a storyteller who is fair to both sides. "
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" I don't think people have been able to deal with the fact that African American filmmakers can make movies about life and relationships. "
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" If I'm a commodity, it wouldn't be a wise idea to buy stock in me - although, in the long run, maybe I'm a slow growth investment. "
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" There's nothing more boring than unintelligent actors, because all they have to talk about is themselves and acting. There have to be other things. "
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" Considering the fact that I've used it in the past, and know what it is, and seen the results of it, I don't view marijuana as a dangerous drug. "
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" If you're in the position to help someone and you do it, it's very rewarding. "
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" New York is not conductive to theater. New York does not encourage its young. It does not encourage experimentation. "
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" I'm fairly competant as a director and actor, but I am Mr. Neurotic as a writer. I just don't have enough confidence in my abilities to take criticism well. I take it personally. Start with 'It's a masterpiece,' and then tell me what you think could be changed. "
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" I have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view. "
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" You get money out of acting. You get gray hair out of directing. Actually, I get more of a rush from directing. "
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" Susan is just great. I know I'm biased, but she's a great actress. "
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" I was a sports fan, but I also went to peace marches. "
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" I'm six foot four and a half and I have a temper. It's reserved for very important issues. If someone is asking me to make an artistic concession, then I'll become a madman. "
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" I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun. "
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" I wouldn't say I'm a method actor. I do research when I feel I don't have enough experience for the part I'm playing. "
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