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" Scientists have this stigma of being guys or women in white lab coats with no sense of humor, no passion, devoid of all emotion, and that has been the complete opposite of the scientists I've met. "

Michael Pitt

Sense Of Humor

Women

Humor

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" I have fun making films. I love making films. It's the only thing I know how to do. And I do it well. "

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" I'm doing a record that has a story that runs through all of the songs, and then there is also a film that goes along with it. "

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Michael Pitt

Risks

Think

" When actors give their input, it can be very ego-driven, and directors are scared of that. "

" 'Dawson's Creek' was my introduction to the industry. It put some money in my pocket and it put me in the position I wanted to be in, where I could audition for projects that I wanted to be a part of. I didn't find it creatively fulfilling in any way, though. Working with artists excites me, but 'Dawson's Creek' didn't do that. "

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