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" My definition of a friend is somebody who adores you even though they know the things you're most ashamed of. "

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" I have, in some ways, saved characters that have been marginalized by society by playing them - and having them still have dignity and still survive, still get through it. "

" We have a saying in the Marine Corps and that is 'no better friend, no worse enemy, than a U.S. Marine.' We always hope for the first, friendship, but are certainly more than ready for the second. "

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" I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greater or better than friendship. "

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" Men kick friendship around like a football, but it doesn't seem to crack. Women treat it like glass and it goes to pieces. "

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" When you sit down to eat at a table, you are ready to take in nourishment - we all need to eat to live. Even in primal tribes, people ate together. It's the opening for friendship. "

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" When you think back in history about producers and artists or writers who've had good synergy, a lot of times they date, or they're married, or there's a friendship and a kinship. "

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" I really enjoy writing about female friendship. It's an endlessly interesting dynamic for me. "

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